Synonyms for

Widest

Verb / ˈwaɪdʌst / Another word for widest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

adjective: having the greatest width; broadest

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

broadest most extensive largest in scope

Informal

roomiest biggest most open

Literary

most ample vastest

Antonyms

narrowest slimmest tightest thinnest least

Common collocations

  • widest possible
  • widest range
  • widest selection
  • widest smile
  • widest gap
  • widest margin
  • widest appeal

Word family

adjective wide
adverb widely

Usage note

Widest is the superlative form of 'wide'. It is commonly used to describe physical dimensions, but also abstract concepts like 'widest range' or 'widest appeal'.

Example sentences

  1. The widest part of the road is the intersection near our house.
  2. The widest leaf in the garden is from the banana plant.
  3. The widest selection of books can be found at the library.
  4. The widest smile on the child's face showed how happy he was.
  5. The widest point of the river is where it meets the ocean.

Quotes

  • 'The widest thing in the universe is not space, it is the potential capacity of the human heart.' - A.W. Tozer
  • 'The widest road leading to the solution of a problem is the road to its recognition.' - Max Planck
  • 'The widest dream of perfection is but a shadow of the waking reality.' - Sri Aurobindo

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