EXPANSIVELY

ebulliently, exuberantly, expansively

(adverb) in an ebullient manner; “Khrushchev ebulliently promised to supply rockets for the protection of Cuba against American aggression”

expansively

(adverb) in an impressively expansive manner; “she managed to live rather expansively on her modest income”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

expansively (comparative more expansively, superlative most expansively)

In an expansive manner

Source: Wiktionary


EXPANSIVE

Ex*pan"sive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. expansif.]

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

– Ex*pan"sive*ly, adv. -Ex*pan"sive*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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