sweepier; sweepiest
: sweeping in motion, line, or force

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Not many left-handed starting pitchers can replicate his look, especially his sweepy curveball. The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sweepy was in 1697

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“Sweepy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweepy. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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