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Another word for broadly

Choosing another word for broadly depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
generally
Strong
mostly
largely
overall
by and large
on the whole
loosely
roughly

• adverb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
widely
extensively
Strong
comprehensively
far and wide

• adverb (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
widely
Strong
openly
visibly
plainly

Opposites of broadly

The opposite of broadly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

narrowly
faintly
specifically
precisely
subtly
strictly
exactly
minutely
See all opposites of broadly

• Nearby Words

broadleaf
broadleaved
broadloom
broadly
broadminded
broadmindedly
broadmindedness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Broadly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/broadly
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