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expansively

/ɪkˈspæn.sɪv.li/
ex · pan · sive · ly
Adjective:expansive
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• adverb

1

In a broad, wide-ranging, or comprehensive manner covering a large area or scope.

Example

"The historian wrote expansively about the economic factors that shaped the nineteenth century."

2

In an open, communicative, genial, or demonstrative manner, often accompanied by generous gestures or free expression.

Example

"The host greeted the arriving guests expansively, welcoming everyone into the dining hall with open arms."

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• Nearby Words

expansionary
expansionist
expansive
expansively
expansiveness
expat
expatriate

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'expansive' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to the Latin verb 'expandere' ('to spread out'), from 'ex-' ('out') and 'pandere' ('to spread or stretch').

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