broadly

American  

[brawd-lee] / ˈbrɔd li /

adverb

1. across a wide area.

   Seismologists say the earthquake was broadly felt because the hard granite in the area of the epicenter strongly conducts ground motion.

2. to a great extent; widely.

   Which of these principles and values do you think are the most broadly shared by your neighbors?

3. to a similar extent; generally.

   Production is expected to be broadly in line with last year’s, setting us up for another record harvest.

4. in a widely diffused or bright manner.

   The curtains opened, revealing several characters milling about on a broadly lit stage.

5. in a way that is not limited, narrow, or overly specific.

   Network-connected computers are broadly categorized as either servers or workstations.

6. in a plain, clear, or bold manner.

   She knew immediately that the broadly scrawled handwriting on the note was her brother’s.

   Most of the people in these photographs are grinning broadly and looking directly into the camera.

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Etymology

Origin of broadly

broad ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

And now, experts broadly agree that when it comes to so-called AI "brains", the US has the upper hand.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Economists are vigilant for signs that energy-price increases caused by the Iran war are spreading into other industries and pushing up prices more broadly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Shares of hyperscalers and the “Magnificent Seven” more broadly look “quite interesting,” according to the note.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Nvidia remains broadly range-bound, with eyes on the ramp up of its Vera Rubin AI servers this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

He was grinning broadly, and the sight set off a fluttering in Sarai’s belly.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

Related Words

• commonly
• customarily
• largely
• mostly
• normally
• ordinarily
• publicly
• roughly
• typically
• universally
• usually
• widely