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Definition of expansively adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

expansively

adverb
 
/ɪkˈspænsɪvli/
 
/ɪkˈspænsɪvli/
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  1. in a way that covers a large amount of space
    • He waved his arms expansively.
  2. in a way that covers a large subject area
    • Looking at art helps me to think more expansively.
  3. in a very friendly way
    • Jordan smiled expansively and said, ‘Welcome back!’
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