broadly

[brawd-lee]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of broadly¹

broad ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

It shows that shark attacks have broadly been increasing over recent decades.

From BBC

Meanwhile, The Life of a Showgirl has received broadly positive reviews from critics, some of which have been shared by Swift on social media.

From BBC

The club and CST are broadly aligned on policies tackling touts.

From BBC

But for foreign talent more broadly, communication with Chinese colleagues remains a challenge - one that both employers and employees will need to address.

From BBC

He smiled broadly and proceeded to give a voiceless answer.

From Los Angeles Times

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