expansiveness
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6.0
- noun
- /ɪkˈspænsɪv.nəs/
- His expansiveness made the conversation flow effortlessly, as he invited others to join in.
Examples
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You probe and pry, seeking expansiveness, perhaps something shared like a hobby or an off-topic endeavor.
Blog text (19) -
For a child with a fast mind and the verbal expansiveness of a kid much older than himself, the strictures of the massively multiplayer game helped structure the friendship he was building.
Blog text (6) -
Judging by the slackness of his features and the expansiveness of his gestures, Gammage was a good ways along the road to being very drunk.
Fiction book (2002) -
All his features were crammed toward the center of his round face, and his gestures had the tailored expansiveness common to politicians and actors out in public.
Fiction book (2001) -
All right, so the present was sometimes a bunting-lined port packed with cheering locals, expansiveness, and booze at the ready; but sometimes it was just rainswept and vacant.
Fiction book (2002) -
During the meeting, her expansiveness encouraged everyone to share their ideas openly.
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People appreciate her expansiveness because it creates a welcoming atmosphere for discussions.
Synonyms
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3.9
Being willing to try or accept new ideas and experiences
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6.2
Willingness to accept new ideas or suggestions
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6.1
A broad understanding of ideas and people, not focused on small details
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7.5
A warm, open way of showing strong feelings
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5.6
A willingness to accept different opinions and ways of life
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3.7
Being friendly and willing to talk to new people
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5.4
Being kind, generous, and willing to share feelings honestly
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8.9
A friendly, helpful way of behaving toward other people
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6.7
Easy to talk to and able to start a friendly conversation
Talking in an open and friendly way
Antonyms
How Open
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Expansiveness can also mean being warm and open with other people; it comes from expand meaning 'to spread out', so think of someone who 'opens their arms' — their friendliness spreads and makes others feel welcome.