sweeping

²sweeping

adj

Definition of SWEEPING

1

a : moving or extending in a wide curve or over a wide area b : having a curving line or form

2

a : extensive <sweeping reforms> b : marked by wholesale and indiscriminate inclusion <sweeping generalities>

— sweep·ing·ly adverb

— sweep·ing·ness noun

Examples of SWEEPING

1. a sweeping view of the valley
2. He dismissed the idea with a sweeping motion of his arm.

First Known Use of SWEEPING

1573

Related to SWEEPING

Synonyms: broad, deep, expansive, extended, far-flung, far-reaching, rangy, extensive, wide, wide-ranging, widespread

Antonyms: narrow

Related Words: comprehensive, general, global, inclusive; boundless, endless, infinite, limitless, unlimited; capacious, commodious, roomy, spacious

Near Antonyms: circumscribed, limited, restricted

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