expansive

• Describe algo que cubre una gran área en espacio, escala o grado; también se usa para una persona abierta, sociable y generosa.

Describes something that covers a wide area in terms of space, scope, or extent; also used to describe a person who is open, communicative, and generous.

1. Covering a wide areaB2formal

   Extending over a large area; broad or extensive.

   extenso, amplio

   • The house has an expansive garden with many trees.
   • The view from the mountain was expansive and breathtaking.
   • The company has an expansive network of offices worldwide.

   Sinónimosamplebroadcapaciousextensivespacioussweepingvastwide

   Antónimosconfinedconstrictedlimitednarrowrestricted

2. Friendly and talkativeB2formal

   Open, communicative, and willing to share thoughts or feelings.

   Expresivo y sociable

   • After a few drinks, he became more expansive and told stories.
   • She was in an expansive mood and chatted with everyone.
   • The professor was expansive during the lecture, answering all questions.

   Sinónimosaffablecommunicativegenialgregariousopenoutgoingsociabletalkativeunreservedwarm

   Antónimosaloofguardedintrovertedreservedreticenttaciturnuncommunicativewithdrawn

3. Comprehensive or inclusiveC1formal

   Including many things; wide-ranging.

   extenso, amplio, abarcador

   • The report provides an expansive analysis of the market trends.
   • His knowledge of history is expansive and detailed.
   • The new policy has expansive implications for the industry.

   Sinónimosall-encompassingbroadcomprehensiveextensiveinclusivethorough

   Antónimosexclusivelimitednarrowrestrictedrestrictive