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sweepingly

/ˈswiː.pɪŋ.li/
sweep · ing · ly
Adjective:sweeping
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• adverb

1

In a broad, comprehensive, or far-reaching manner that affects many things or people.

Example

"The new legislation was sweepingly applied across all sectors of the public school system."

2

In an overly general or indiscriminate way that ignores important details, exceptions, or nuances.

Example

"Critics argued that the author dismissed an entire decade of scholarship far too sweepingly."

3

In a wide, continuous curve or graceful, fluid motion.

Example

"The stone staircase curved sweepingly down into the grand entrance hall."

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• Rhymes for sweepingly

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