sweeping
sweeping
adjectiveDefinition of SWEEPING
having considerable extent <calls for sweeping changes in the way the nation manages security in its major ports>
Synonyms broad, deep, expansive, extended, far-flung, far-reaching, rangy, sweeping, wide, wide-ranging, widespread
Related Words comprehensive, general, global, inclusive; boundless, endless, infinite, limitless, unlimited; capacious, commodious, roomy, spacious
Antonyms narrow
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