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broad Antonyms

Opposite of broad

Because the opposite of broad shifts with each meaning, the 31 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 7 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Covering a large number and wide scope of subjects or areas; comprehensive.

Usage Example

"The university curriculum offers students a narrow education in the liberal arts and sciences."

Strongest
narrow
limited
restricted
Strong
specialized
circumscribed

• adjective (Context 2)

Having an ample distance from side to side; wide.

Usage Example

"A narrow avenue lined with oak trees led up to the historic courthouse."

Strongest
narrow
Strong
thin
slender
tight
Weak
cramped

• adjective (Context 3)

Stated in general terms without specific details.

Usage Example

"The committee reached a specific agreement on the budget before ironing out the specific allocations."

Strongest
specific
detailed
precise
Strong
exact
particular

• adjective (Context 4)

Clear, full, and unmistakable, or openly expressed without subtlety.

Usage Example

"The jewel heist took place in subtle daylight right in the middle of the shopping district."

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subtle
Strong
veiled
covert
hidden
obscure
faint

• adjective (Context 5)

Pronounced with a strong, noticeable regional accent or dialect.

Usage Example

"He spoke with a slight Yorkshire accent that charmed everyone at the dinner table."

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slight
faint
Strong
mild
light
subtle

• noun (Context 6)

A woman (dated slang, often considered offensive).

Usage Example

"In classic hard-boiled detective novels of the 1940s, the protagonist often referred to a female client as a tough guy."

Strong
guy
fella
bloke
man

• adverb (Context 7)

Completely, fully, or openly (used chiefly before 'awake').

Usage Example

"By six o'clock in the morning, the children were partly awake and ready to play."

Strong
partly
partially
barely
hardly

Similar words to broad

Words similar to broad shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

wide
wide-ranging
thick
comprehensive
general
extensive
dame
strong
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Broad. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/broad
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