expatiating 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of expatiatingnext
as in vocal

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expatiating

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verb

present participle of expatiate
as in speaking
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject the naturalist is known for her willingness to expatiate on any number of issues relating to wildlife and the environment

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for expatiating
  1. vocal
  2. speaking
  3. communicative
  4. expansive
  5. talking
  6. loquacious
  7. talkative
Adjective
  • The film will star vocal talent from the series including Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack as Bluey’s mum and dad, Chilli and Bandit Heeler, and music created by Bluey composer Joff Bush.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
  • As part of this, Apple has been very vocal about privacy, stating that its AI features are offered partly on the device and in its Private Cloud Compute.
    Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of vocal
Verb
  • At least half of the shows in the study had at least one Orthodox character in a speaking role.
    William Earl, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While speaking with The Hollywood Reporter for a January cover story, Hines reflected on the start of her relationship with her second husband.
    Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of speaking
Adjective
  • Finally, as communicative Mercury coordinates with ethereal Neptune at 8:33 pm EDT, our intuition and creativity are highlighted while frustration melts away.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Related Articles Cale Makar’s big night helps Avalanche solve Flyers NHL referee Mitch Dunning communicative, can move extremities following violent collision in Avs-Flyers game The Avs are in the nation’s capital to face the Capitals again Thursday.
    Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of communicative
Adjective
  • Congress ultimately undid a record 16 rules at the outset of Trump’s first term, marking the most expansive use of the CRA to date.
    David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
  • There’s even an expansive private patio with Magic Kingdom views.
    Carly Caramanna, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of expansive
Verb
  • As this all unfolds in court, the people are talking.
    Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The clip shows the dog waiting outside a door for its owner to appear, followed by the moment that has people talking.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of talking
Adjective
  • At his best, Doom has some of the best dialogue in the business, acting as a muse for his writers’ most loquacious grandeur.
    Abraham Josephine Riesman, Vulture, 29 July 2024
  • Travis Konecny wasn’t in much of a loquacious mood on Monday after one of the Flyers’ final regular-season practices at their training facility.
    Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 8 Apr. 2024
Definition of loquacious
Adjective
  • Introverts may become talkative, or extroverts quiet and withdrawn.
    Dr. Talia Varley, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Energetic and talkative, Patel speaks of his peers on Devon with the comfort and humor of a longtime community member.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of talkative
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