/ ɪkˈspænsɪv; NAmE / adjective
1.
covering a large amount of space :
She opened her arms wide in an expansive gesture of welcome.
landscape with expansive skies
2.
covering a large subject area, rather than trying to be exact and use few words :
We need to look at a more expansive definition of the term.
The piece is written in his usual expansive style.
3.
friendly and willing to talk a lot :
She was clearly relaxed and in an expansive mood.
4.
( especially of a period of time ) encouraging economic expansion :
In the expansive 1990s bright graduates could advance rapidly.
► ex·pan·sive·ly adverb :
He waved his arms expansively.
► ex·pan·sive·ness noun [ U ]