sprawling
4 synonyms for sprawling, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Spread out over a large, often irregular area.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Spread out over a large, often irregular area.
“The estate had sprawling gardens behind the main house.”
2. noun
The act of lying or spreading out loosely.
“His lazy sprawling on the couch annoyed his roommate.”
How to use sprawling
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sprawling city
sprawling estate
sprawling complex
Frequently asked questions
What does “sprawling” mean?
The word “sprawling” means spread out over a large, often irregular area. In plain terms, spread out widely, often in a loose or uneven way.
How do you use “sprawling” in a sentence?
Here is “sprawling” used in a sentence: “The estate had sprawling gardens behind the main house.”
What part of speech is “sprawling”?
Depending on how it is used, “sprawling” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “sprawling” have?
“Sprawling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: spread out over a large, often irregular area.
