broadness

[ brawd-nis ]

noun

1. the state or character of being broad:

   the broadness of the ship; the broadness of his jokes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of broadness¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; broad, -ness

Example Sentences

Jeff Sikich, a biologist on the study, says the video suggests the cat is a young adult and probably male based on the broadness of the shoulders, the musculature and a glimpse of genitalia.

From Los Angeles Times

Before the Maine proposal went to voters it was vetoed by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, who cited concerns about the proposal’s constitutionality and said its broadness could silence “legitimate voices, including Maine-based businesses.”

From Seattle Times

That broadness of the statute, the lawsuit alleges, resulted in Williamson’s free speech being “objectively chilled by a reasonable fear” that she would be punished if she criticized dairy milk on school grounds.

From Los Angeles Times

And given the broadness of the performances, which are often enjoyable despite a range of sporadically accurate Irish accents, no joke in “The Miracle Club” is funnier than the fact that their second-place consolation prize is a great big ham.

From Los Angeles Times

Pierce Brosnan and Ellen Barkin play the parental units with unabashed, even unhinged, broadness, against which Devine’s haplessness really sings.

From New York Times