expansiveness
1
6.0
- noun
- /ɪkˈspænsɪv.nəs/
:
sociabilidad
- His expansiveness made the conversation flow effortlessly, as he invited others to join in.
Examples
-
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.
-
People appreciate her expansiveness because it creates a welcoming atmosphere for discussions.
Synonyms
35
3.9
Being willing to try or accept new ideas and experiences
3
6.2
Willingness to accept new ideas or suggestions
1
7.5
A warm, open way of showing strong feelings
1
6.1
A broad understanding of ideas and people, not focused on small details
Talking in an open and friendly way
Being friendly and willing to talk to new people
Easy to talk to and able to start a friendly conversation
Being kind, generous, and willing to share feelings honestly
A friendly, helpful way of behaving toward other people
A willingness to accept different opinions and ways of life
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.