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expansive

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ɪkˈspænsɪv// UK //ɛkspˈænsɪv// ex·pan·sive

adj. covering a very large area or including a wide range of details. It can also describe a person who is very friendly and talks a lot.

adj. covering a wide area in terms of space or scope; inclusive of extensive detail. When describing personality, it refers to a communicative, sociable, and open manner.


SIMPLE

The hotel offers expansive views of the valley.

CONTEXTUAL

The CEO gave an expansive interview where she discussed everything from her childhood to future global trends.

COMPLEX

The professor's latest book provides an expansive history of the region, meticulously documenting the cultural shifts that occurred over five centuries of colonial rule.

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Origin

From Latin expāns-, past-participle stem of expandere (“to spread out”; see expand) + -ive.

Usage

Often used to describe physical spaces, academic scopes, or a person's communicative mood. It can follow a linking verb or precede a noun.

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