broadly
Americanadverb
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across a wide area.
Seismologists say the earthquake was broadly felt because the hard granite in the area of the epicenter strongly conducts ground motion.
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to a great extent; widely.
Which of these principles and values do you think are the most broadly shared by your neighbors?
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to a similar extent; generally.
Production is expected to be broadly in line with last year’s, setting us up for another record harvest.
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in a widely diffused or bright manner.
The curtains opened, revealing several characters milling about on a broadly lit stage.
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in a way that is not limited, narrow, or overly specific.
Network-connected computers are broadly categorized as either servers or workstations.
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in a plain, clear, or bold manner.
She knew immediately that the broadly scrawled handwriting on the note was her brother’s.
Most of the people in these photographs are grinning broadly and looking directly into the camera.
Etymology
Origin of broadly
Example Sentences
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Joblessness broadly held steady across the bloc, slightly up in Italy, marginally down in Spain, while unchanged in France and Germany.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Tech stocks have broadly bounced over the past two sessions, reflecting renewed hope that the war in Iran could soon wind down.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
Topics in these sections include how the news affects personal health, fitness, finance, technology, careers and more broadly, travel, fashion, food, design, real estate, big ideas and the future.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Fed officials are broadly united in believing AI will support growth and that the Middle East war hasn’t yet derailed their outlook.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Harry couldn’t help grinning broadly as he saw that both the Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff tables were applauding them too.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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