expansive
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for expansive, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Covering a large area or wide range; extensive.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
unexpansive
How to use expansive
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
expansive views
expansive mood
an expansive gesture
Etymology
From Latin expans-, the past-participle stem of expandere ("to spread out"), plus the "-ive" ending.
Full origin of expansive →Frequently asked questions
What does “expansive” mean?
The word “expansive” means covering a large area or wide range; extensive. In plain terms, either physically wide-ranging, or (about a person) unusually open and chatty.
How do you pronounce “expansive”?
“Expansive” is pronounced ihk-SPAN-sihv (/ɪkˈspænsɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “expansive” in a sentence?
Here is “expansive” used in a sentence: “The estate has expansive gardens that stretch for miles.”
What part of speech is “expansive”?
“Expansive” is an adjective.
Where does the word “expansive” come from?
The word “expansive” comes from Latin. From Latin expans-, the past-participle stem of expandere ("to spread out"), plus the "-ive" ending.
Is “expansive” a common word?
“Expansive” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “expansive” have?
“Expansive” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: covering a large area or wide range; extensive.
