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Definition of broadbrush

broadbrush

/ˈbrɔːd.brʌʃ/
broad · brush
Past Simple:broadbrushed
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Past Participle:broadbrushed
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Present Participle:broadbrushing
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broadbrush Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Characterized by broad, general outlines or effects without attention to fine detail; sweeping.

Example

"The report offered a broadbrush overview of the economic trends rather than a detailed analysis of each sector."

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• verb

1

To describe, treat, or categorize in a sweeping, generalized manner without regard for individual distinctions or fine details.

Example

"Critics argued that the commentator tended to broadbrush entire generations with a single stereotype."

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• Nearby Words

broadband
broadbean
broadbill
broadbrush
broadcast
broadcaster
broadcasting

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Broadbrush. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/broadbrush
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