sprawl Synonyms
Another word for sprawl
• noun (Context 1)
The uncontrolled, disorderly, or irregular expansion of an urban or industrial area into the surrounding countryside.
"City planners are promoting public transit to curb suburban urban sprawl and preserve nearby farmland."
• verb (Context 2)
To sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly, relaxed, or awkward way.
"After the long hike, the exhausted dog sprawled across the cool kitchen tiles."
• verb (Context 3)
To spread out over a large area in an untidy, irregular, or unplanned way (especially of cities, buildings, or plants).
"The metropolitan area sprawls for miles along the coast, connecting several formerly distinct towns."
• noun (Context 4)
An awkward, relaxed, or ungainly posture or movement with the limbs spread out.
"He landed in a clumsy lounge on the grass after tripping over the tree root."
Opposites of sprawl
The opposite of sprawl shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: