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sweepingly Synonyms
Another word for sweepingly
Choosing another word for sweepingly depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a broad, comprehensive, or far-reaching manner that affects many things or people.
Usage Example
"The new legislation was broadly applied across all sectors of the public school system."
Strongest
broadly
comprehensively
extensively
Strong
across the board
widely
inclusively
thoroughly
radically
• 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 indiscriminately."
Strongest
indiscriminately
Strong
categorically
uncritically
simplistically
Weak
uncharitably
hastily
• adverb (Context 3)
In a wide, continuous curve or graceful, fluid motion.
Usage Example
"The stone staircase curved gracefully down into the grand entrance hall."
Strong
gracefully
fluidly
expansively
smoothly
Opposites of sweepingly
The opposite of sweepingly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
narrowly
carefully
precisely
sharply
cautiously
judiciously
abruptly
partially
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sweepingly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sweepingly