expansive

/ɪkˈspænsɪv/adjective

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

Example sentence

“The professor has an expansive knowledge of ancient history.”

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

Related words

expatSomeone living for a time in a country that is not their own, often for work, training, or study.expandTo make something grow from a smaller size or form into a larger one; to open out or spread.expedientPractical and useful for achieving a particular goal, even if not always the ideal choice.exoticComing from a distant foreign place and therefore seeming unusual and exciting.expediteTo make a process move along faster.exorbitantFar beyond what is reasonable or fair, especially when talking about prices.