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   Expansive (ĕks‑pănˈsĭv), 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.” [wns=1]
   
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   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”. [wns=4]
   
   Syn. -- effusive, talkative.
   
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   5. characterized by exaggerated feelings of euphoria and delusions of grandeur. [wns=3]
   
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   -- Ex*pan"sive*ly, adv. -Ex*pan"sive*ness, n.
   
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