SPRAWLING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SPRAWLING?

Need another word that means the same as “sprawling”? Find 4 synonyms for “sprawling” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Sprawling” are: rambling, straggling, straggly, sprawl

Sprawling as a Noun

Definitions of "Sprawling" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sprawling” as a noun can have the following definitions:

  • An ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about.

Synonyms of "Sprawling" as a noun (1 Word)

sprawlAn aggregation or continuous network of urban communities.
She fell into a sort of luxurious sprawl.

Sprawling as an Adjective

Definitions of "Sprawling" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sprawling” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

  • Spreading out in different directions.
  • Spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly.
  • Spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.

Synonyms of "Sprawling" as an adjective (3 Words)

ramblingSpreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly.
A rambling speech about this and that.
stragglingSpreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly.
A long straggling village.
stragglySpreading out in different directions.
Straggly hair.

Usage Examples of "Sprawling" as an adjective

  • Sprawling handwriting.
  • The sprawling suburbs.

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