B2 — Upper Intermediateadjective
espansivo
expansive, outgoing, effusive
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
estroversoapertocomunicativoesuberantesocievole
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
riservatochiusointroversofreddoschivo
Usage note
'Espansivo' implies generously open and outgoing (more than just sociable — actively reaching out). 'Esuberante' adds overflowing enthusiasm. 'Estroverso' is the psychological term. 'Comunicativo' focuses on communication ease. 'Schivo' (antonym) means withdrawn.
Example
"È una persona espansiva: parla volentieri con tutti."
"She is an expansive person: she willingly talks to everyone."
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