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expansive

[ɪkˈspæn.sɪv]
adjective
expansivo
1. covering or capable of covering a large area; wide-ranging
The expansive view from the mountain overlooks the entire valley.
A vista expansiva da montanha abrange todo o vale.
2. friendly, open, and talkative; not reserved
He became more expansive after a few drinks at the party.
Ele se tornou mais expansivo após algumas bebidas na festa.
3. tending to expand or increase in size or scope
The company has an expansive growth strategy for the next five years.
A empresa tem uma estratégia de crescimento expansiva para os próximos cinco anos.
Synonyms
broadwideextensivegenerousopencommunicativesociable
Antonyms
narrowlimitedrestrictedreservedwithdrawntaciturn

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expansivo
most common usage
São Paulo
expansivo
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
expansivo
standard usage with emphasis on social openness
Portugal
expansivo
standard usage, sometimes 'amplo' for physical space

Related Idioms & Phrases

expansive mood - estado de espírito generoso ou alegre
expansive gesture - gesto generoso ou abrangente
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