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sweepingly Antonyms
Opposite of sweepingly
Because the opposite of sweepingly shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a broad, comprehensive, or far-reaching manner that affects many things or people.
Usage Example
"The new legislation was narrowly applied across all sectors of the public school system."
Strongest
narrowly
Strong
partially
selectively
specifically
marginally
• adverb (Context 2)
In an overly general or indiscriminate way that ignores important details, exceptions, or nuances.
Usage Example
"Critics argued that the author dismissed an entire decade of scholarship far too carefully."
Strongest
carefully
precisely
Strong
cautiously
judiciously
meticulously
• adverb (Context 3)
In a wide, continuous curve or graceful, fluid motion.
Usage Example
"The stone staircase curved abruptly down into the grand entrance hall."
Strong
abruptly
sharply
stiffly
Similar words to sweepingly
Words similar to sweepingly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
broadly
extensively
comprehensively
indiscriminately
categorically
widely
across the board
expansively
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Sweepingly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/sweepingly