Broad (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not detailed or specific; "a broad rule"; "the broad outlines of the plan"; "felt an unspecific dread".
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All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company has a broad policy of promoting from within whenever possible.
- The teacher gave a broad overview of the course material on the first day of class.
- The government's broad definition of terrorism has been criticized by human rights groups.
- The artist's broad brushstrokes gave the painting a sense of energy and movement.
- The researchers were able to identify a broad trend in the data, but the details were unclear.
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Meaning 2
Showing or characterized by broad-mindedness; "a broad political stance"; "generous and broad sympathies"; "a liberal newspaper"; "tolerant of his opponent's opinions".
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All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 3
Very large in expanse or scope; "a broad lawn"; "the wide plains"; "a spacious view"; "spacious skies".
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All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 4
Having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other; "wide roads"; "a wide necktie"; "wide margins"; "three feet wide"; "a river two miles broad"; "broad shoulders"; "a broad river".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She had broad shoulders and a strong build that was well-suited to her work as a firefighter.
- The room was wide enough to accommodate all the furniture comfortably, but the broad hallway outside was even more spacious.
- The view from the top floor was breathtaking, with the broad expanse of the city stretching out in every direction.
- He liked to wear broad neckties with bold patterns to add a touch of personality to his outfit.
- The river was a broad, tranquil stretch of water that flowed gently through the heart of the countryside.
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Meaning 5
Lacking subtlety; obvious; "gave us a broad hint that it was time to leave".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He wasn't shy about stating his discontent with a broad complaint about the entire system.
- Her attempt at humor was broad and fell flat with the audience.
- The politician gave a broad assessment of the economy during the press conference, highlighting multiple contributing factors.
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- They gave a broad evaluation of the new smartphone, noting both its impressive display and its low battery life.
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Meaning 6
Being at a peak or culminating point; "broad daylight"; "full summer".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 7
(of speech) heavily and noticeably regional; "a broad southern accent".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She had a broad New York accent that was unmistakable to anyone who heard her speak.
- His broad Scottish brogue made it difficult for non-native speakers to understand him.
- The comedian's broad Boston accent was a key part of his comedic persona.
- The actress worked hard to lose her broad Midwestern accent for the role.
- The singer's broad southern drawl added a unique flavor to her music.
Meaning 8
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.