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expansively

[ɪk'spænsɪvli]
adverb
expansivamente
1. In a manner that is wide-ranging, comprehensive, or extensive
The company expansively described its new product line.
A empresa descreveu expansivamente sua nova linha de produtos.
2. In an open, generous, or unreserved manner
He spoke expansively about his travels and experiences.
Ele falou expansivamente sobre suas viagens e experiências.
3. With physical expansion or growth; in a spreading manner
The foam expanded expansively when heated.
A espuma se expandiu expansivamente quando aquecida.
Synonyms
broadlyextensivelygenerouslyopenlylavishlycomprehensively
Antonyms
narrowlyrestrictivelyreservedlycautiouslyminimally

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expansivamente
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
expansivamente
Standard usage, formal and literary contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak expansively on a subject
expand expansively into new markets
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