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RETRACTIVE Antonyms

There are 8 antonyms of the word retractive. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For RETRACTIVE

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broad
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

noun

• slang term for a woman

adjective satellite

• broad in scope or content

• not detailed or specific

• lacking subtlety; obvious

• being at a peak or culminating point

• very large in expanse or scope

• (of speech) heavily and noticeably regional

• showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

expansive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion

adjective satellite

• of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

• marked by exaggerated feelings of euphoria and delusions of grandeur

• friendly and open and willing to talk

lengthy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

prolonged
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

• drawn out or made longer spatially

spacious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• very large in expanse or scope

• (of buildings and rooms) having ample space

wide
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

• great in degree

adverb

• with or by a broad space

• to the fullest extent possible

• far from the intended target

• to or over a great extent or range; far

adjective satellite

• broad in scope or content

• (used of eyes) fully open or extended

• very large in expanse or scope

• having ample fabric

• not on target

extending
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• extend in scope or range or area

• stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• make available; provide

• thrust or extend out

• reach outward in space

• offer verbally

• extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body

• expand the influence of

• lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

• extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length

• cause to move at full gallop

• open or straighten out; unbend

• use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity

• prolong the time allowed for payment of

• continue or extend

• increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance

protractive
adjectiveadj
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Alternatives for BROAD

Alternatives for EXPANSIVE

Alternatives for LENGTHY

Alternatives for PROLONGED

Alternatives for SPACIOUS

Alternatives for WIDE

Alternatives for EXTENDING

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