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sprawling

/ˈsprɔː.lɪŋ/
sprawl · ing
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• adjective

1

Spreading out over a large area in an untidy, irregular, or unplanned way.

Example

"The historic castle is surrounded by a sprawling estate of gardens, woodlands, and pastures."

2

Sitting, lying, or falling with the arms and legs spread out in an awkward or ungainly manner.

Example

"Exhausted from the afternoon hike, the children collapsed in a sprawling heap on the living room rug."

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• Rhymes for sprawling

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sprat
sprawl
sprawler
sprawling
spray
sprayable
sprayer

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'sprawl', which comes from Middle English 'spraulen' and Old English 'spreawlian', meaning to move convulsively or stretch out the limbs.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sprawling. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sprawling
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