All-embracing (Adjective)
Meaning
Broad in scope or content; "across-the-board pay increases"; "an all-embracing definition"; "blanket sanctions against human-rights violators"; "an invention with broad applications"; "a panoptic study of Soviet nationality"- T.G.Winner; "granted him wide powers".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The new policy is an all-embracing approach to tackling climate change, covering everything from carbon emissions to sustainable energy sources.
- The company's all-embracing benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid vacation time for all employees.
- The professor's all-embracing definition of art included not only traditional forms like painting and sculpture, but also modern forms like installation and performance art.
- The government's all-embracing economic stimulus package included tax cuts, infrastructure spending, and support for small businesses.
- The all-embracing nature of the new museum's collection made it a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of science and technology.