expansively Meaning & Definition
What Does Expansively Mean?
Expansively is used as an adjective meaning having a capacity or a tendency to expand. It is also used to mean causing or tending to cause expansion.
Quick Facts About Expansively
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ik-ˈspan(t)-siv/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | exuberantly, ebulliently and broad |
| Antonyms | narrow, circumscribed and limited |
| Comparative / superlative | more expansively, most expansively |
| First known use | 1651 |
Expansively Definition (Adjective)
- having a capacity or a tendency to expand
- causing or tending to cause expansion
- characterized by high spirits, generosity, or readiness to talk : open
They grew expansive after dinner.
- marked by or indicative of exaggerated euphoria and delusions of self-importance
an expansive patient
- marked by expansion
- having a great expanse or extent : sizable, extensive
an expansive interpretation of the law
- characterized by richness, abundance, or magnificence
expansive living / expansive taste
Synonyms of Expansively
Antonyms of Expansively
Expansively in a Sentence
They grew expansive after dinner.
an expansive patient
an expansive interpretation of the law
expansive living
expansive taste
as the river nears the end of its long journey to the sea it becomes quite expansive in breadth
expansive living / expansive taste
Word Forms & Grammar
ex·pan·sive·ly adverb
ex·pan·sive·ness noun
expansive
expansively
expansiveness
expansivenesses
expansively (comparative more expansively, superlative most expansively)
Origin of Expansively
From expansive + -ly.
First Known Use
1651
Expansively Pronunciation
You say expansively as /ik-ˈspan(t)-siv/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (span(t)).
Common Questions About Expansively
What part of speech is expansively?
Expansively is an adjective.
What is another word for expansively?
Words with a similar meaning to expansively include exuberantly, ebulliently and broad. See the full list of expansively synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of expansively?
Antonyms of expansively include narrow, circumscribed, limited and restricted.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of expansively?
The comparative form is more expansively and the superlative form is most expansively.