expansive

/ɪkˈspænsɪv/adjective

Covering a wide range or a large area; broad in scope.

Example sentences

“The professor has an expansive knowledge of ancient history.”
“From the balcony we had an expansive view of the valley below.”

Also describes people in a warm, talkative mood: 'He grew expansive after dinner.' Not to be confused with 'expensive'.

Synonyms for expansive

broad
wide-ranging
sweeping
vast

Antonyms

narrow
limited

Often confused with expansive

expansive vs expensive: expensive (adjective): Costing a lot of money.
expansive vs extensive: extensive (adjective): Large in amount, range, or area.

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Related words

expedientPractical and useful for achieving a particular goal, even if not always the ideal choice.exorbitantFar beyond what is reasonable or fair, especially when talking about prices.expediteTo make a process move along faster.expoundTo explain the meaning of something thoroughly and at length.exasperateTo annoy someone so much that their patience wears out; to make angry.extolTo praise someone or something with great enthusiasm.