Synonyms for

Broadly

Verb / ˈbrɔ:dli: / Another word for broadly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

In a wide manner; without details or specifics

Synonyms & similar words

broadlyspeaking loosely narrowly generally generally loosely vaguely approximately broad-mindedly imprecisely indefinitely roughly sweepingly generously liberally open-mindedly tolerantly unbiasedly unprejudicedly wide-mindedly

Synonyms by register

Formal

generally largely principally overall

Informal

mostly kind of sort of basically

Literary

in general terms in the main

Antonyms

narrowly specifically precisely exactly closely minutely

Common collocations

  • broadly speaking
  • broadly defined
  • broadly understood
  • broadly similar
  • broadly applicable
  • broadly categorized
  • broadly accepted

Word family

adjective broad
adverb broadly

Usage note

Often used to indicate a general or approximate sense rather than a precise one. Avoid using it when exactness is required.

Example sentences

  1. She spoke broadly about her experience at the amusement park.
  2. The teacher explained the lesson broadly so that all the students could understand.
  3. The politician made a broadly appealing speech to win more votes.
  4. The artist painted broadly to create a sense of movement in the picture.
  5. The CEO outlined the company's goals broadly during the meeting.

Quotes

  • I am a citizen of the world, and my nationality is good will. - Socrates
  • The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. - Saint Augustine
  • Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. - Lao Tzu

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