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EXPANSIVE Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word expansive. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For EXPANSIVE

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confining
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• restricting the scope or freedom of action

• crowded

constricted
adjectiveadj
adjective

• drawn together or squeezed physically or by extension psychologically

adjective satellite

• especially tense; especially in some dialects

constricting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of circumstances) tending to constrict freedom

limited
adjectiveadj
adjective

• small in range or scope

noun

• public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops

adjective satellite

• subject to limits or subjected to limits

• including only a part

• mediocre

• not excessive

• having a specific function or scope

• not unlimited

narrow
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not wide

• lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view

• very limited in degree

noun

• a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water

adjective satellite

• limited in extent or scope

• characterized by painstaking care and detailed examination

verb

• make or become more narrow or restricted

• define clearly

• become more focused on an area of activity or field of study

• become tight or as if tight

reserved
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• set aside for the use of a particular person or party

• marked by self-restraint and reticence

restricted
adjectiveadj
adjective

• subject to restriction or subjected to restriction

adjective satellite

• restricted in meaning; (as e.g. `man' in `a tall man')

• the lowest level of official classification for documents

condensed
adjectiveadj
verb

• undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops

• make more concise

• remove water from

• cause a gas or vapor to change into a liquid

• become more compact or concentrated

• develop due to condensation

• compress or concentrate

contractive
adjectiveadj
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unexpansive
adjective

• showing no tendency to expand

adjective satellite

• not given to high spirits or effusiveness

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