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expansivo

[ɪks.pɐ̃.ˈsi.vu]
adjectivemasculinepl: expansivos
expansive
1. Tending to expand or capable of expanding; having the quality of spreading out
The expansive gas filled the entire container.
O gás expansivo preencheu todo o recipiente.
2. Open, outgoing, and friendly in manner; communicative and unreserved
He has an expansive personality and makes friends easily.
Ele tem uma personalidade expansiva e faz amigos facilmente.
3. Covering a wide area; extensive or broad in scope
The expansive view from the mountain was breathtaking.
A vista expansiva da montanha era de tirar o fôlego.
Synonyms
comunicativoextrovertidoabertogenerosoamplovasto
Antonyms
retraídointrovertidotímidoreservadoestreitolimitado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expansivo
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
expansivo
standard usage; may also use 'expansionista' in political contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

personalidade expansiva
onda expansiva
política expansiva
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