Ex*pan"sive*ly

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Expansive \Ex*pan"sive\ ([e^]ks*p[a^]n"s[i^]v), a. [Cf. F.
   expansif.]
   1. Having a capacity or tendency to expand or dilate;
      diffusive; of much expanse; wide-extending; as, the
      expansive force of heat; the expansive quality of air.
      [WordNet sense 1]
      [1913 Webster]

            A more expansive and generous compassion. --Eustace.
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            His forehead was broad and expansive. --Prescott.

   2. causing expansion; as, the expansive force of heat.
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   3. of much expanse; wide-extending; as, an expansive view of
      the mountains.
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   4. friendly, open, and unrestrained in conversation or
      discourse; -- of people; as, wine made the guest
      expansive. [WordNet sense 4]

   Syn: effusive, talkative.
        [WordNet 1.5]

   5. characterized by exaggerated feelings of euphoria and
      delusions of grandeur. [WordNet sense 3]
      [WordNet 1.5] -- {Ex*pan"sive*ly}, adv.
      -{Ex*pan"sive*ness}, n.
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