sprawling

• Descreve algo que se estende por uma grande área de forma desordenada ou irregular, ou que se espalha de maneira ampla e sem controle.

Describes something that spreads out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.

1. Spreading out widelyB2formal

   Extending or spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.

   Espraiado

   • The city's sprawling suburbs cover miles of countryside.
   • A sprawling garden surrounded the old mansion.
   • The company has a sprawling network of offices across the globe.

   Sinônimosexpansiveextensiveramblingspread outspreadingstragglingtrailinguncoordinated

   Antônimoscompactconcentratedconfinedcontainedlimitednarrowrestricted

• Substantivo que se refere ao ato ou estado de estar estendido de forma desleixada ou desengonçada, com braços e pernas abertos ou espalhados; também pode indicar algo que se espalha de forma ampla e irregular, como uma cidade ou mancha urbana.

A noun referring to an awkward or ungainly posture in which a person's arms and legs are spread out loosely.

1. Ungainly postureC1formal

   A sprawling position or posture, typically with arms and legs spread out awkwardly.

   Esparramado

   • He lay in a sprawling on the sofa after the long hike.
   • The child's sprawling on the floor made it hard to walk around.
   • She fell into a sprawling, her limbs splayed in all directions.

   Sinônimosflopsplaysprawlspread

   Antônimoserectnessuprightness

• Verbo usado para descrever o ato de se espalhar de maneira desordenada ou irregular, frequentemente referindo-se à expansão urbana descontrolada ou a uma postura relaxada do corpo, como estar esticado ou largado.

A verb used to describe the act of spreading out in an untidy or irregular manner, often referring to urban expansion or a relaxed body position.

1. Spread out limbsB2formal

   To sit or lie with one's arms and legs spread out in a relaxed or careless manner.

   Espalhar-se

   • He sprawled on the sofa after a long day at work.
   • The cat sprawled lazily in the sun.
   • She sprawled across the bed, exhausted.

   Sinônimosfloplollloungeslouchspread outstretch out

   Antônimoscurlfoldtuck

2. Spread irregularlyB2formal

   To spread out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way, often referring to urban development or vegetation.

   Espalhar-se irregularmente

   • The city sprawled across the valley without any planning.
   • Ivy sprawled over the old stone wall.
   • The suburbs sprawled outward from the city center.

   Sinônimosextendoverflowramblespreadstragglestretchtrail

   Antônimosclustercompact