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broadly

/ˈbrɔːd.li/
broad · ly
Adjective:broad
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• adverb

1

In a general way, without considering minor details or exceptions; on the whole.

Example

"The committee members were broadly in agreement regarding the proposed budget reforms."

2

Over a wide range, scope, or extent; extensively.

Example

"The new educational initiative was broadly welcomed by teachers and parents across the district."

3

In an open, obvious, or unrestrained manner (especially of a smile, grin, or gesture).

Example

"She smiled broadly as she stepped onto the stage to accept her graduation diploma."

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• Nearby Words

broadleaf
broadleaved
broadloom
broadly
broadminded
broadmindedly
broadmindedness

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English brādlīce, meaning 'widely' or 'openly', formed from the adjective brād ('broad, wide') and the adverbial suffix -līce ('-ly').

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