expansively

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière large ou globale » ou « avec une tendance à couvrir un grand domaine ou une grande échelle ». Peut décrire une extension physique, une ouverture émotionnelle ou l'ampleur de la pensée et de l'expression.

An adverb meaning "in a wide-ranging or comprehensive manner" or "with a tendency to cover a large area or scope." It can describe physical spread, emotional openness, or broadness of thought and expression.

1. In a wide or broad mannerC1formal

   In a way that covers a large area or includes many details.

   De manière étendue

   • He gestured expansively to show the size of the property.
   • The author writes expansively about the history of the region.
   • She spoke expansively about her travels across Asia.

   Synonymesat lengthbroadlycomprehensivelyextensivelyin detailwidely

   Antonymesbrieflyconciselynarrowlyrestrictively

2. In a friendly and open mannerC1formal

   In a way that is outgoing, generous, and communicative.

   de manière expansive / avec ouvertures

   • He greeted his guests expansively with a warm smile.
   • She talked expansively about her family and childhood.
   • The host welcomed everyone expansively, making them feel at home.

   Synonymesaffablycordiallydemonstrativelygeniallygregariouslyopenlysociablyunreservedlywarmly

   Antonymescoldlyreservedly