BROADLY Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

broadly

adverb

Definition of broadly

as in highly

to a large extent or degree the new policy is broadly applicable

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Recent Examples of broadly Jens Eskelund, president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, said that European countries are more focused on addressing specific strategic segments and Chinese industrial policies than broadly inhibiting Chinese imports. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 Polling shows Americans broadly oppose data centers being built near their homes, while research suggests groups fighting the developments are gaining momentum. — Daniela Suarez, NBC news, 29 July 2026 Respondents to the Quinnipiac poll broadly disapproved of the ongoing war in Iran—60% of respondents disapproved and only 34% approved of the conflict, the lowest since the pollster began asking that question in March. — Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Markets have broadly responded positively to the pause, with stocks rallying and oil prices falling on Monday, with sentiment buoyed by the potential for a lasting peace agreement. — Mike Sheen, CNBC, 28 July 2026 In due time, restorative art was more broadly incorporated into funeral practice. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for broadly

Adverb

Only about half of employees in his research rated leaders highly in demonstrating care.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
After what Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill Self believes was a highly successful two-month summer set of workouts, the 14 Jayhawk players on the 2026-27 roster have headed to their hometowns for a month-long breather.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Definition of highly

Adverb

Fleet to increase to 100 by mid-2027 That would greatly expand where the trucks can deliver.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
Also, what would happen to the College Sports Commission, the main NIL enforcement arm that spends the bulk of its time analyzing third-party NIL deals that would be greatly reduced under this arrangement?

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

Definition of greatly

Adverb

The planet had remained hidden in the data all this time, overshadowed by its considerably brighter star and two companion planets.

— Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
In this situation, the Bao 5 feels impressively punchy and is certainly capable of keeping pace with considerably more expensive rivals.

— Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of considerably

Adverb

But the version posed to voters this year would take much longer — with the city’s first even-year election happening in 2034.

— Tess Riski July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
The move suggests Beijing is expanding its long-range strike capability across a much larger fleet instead of limiting it to a few advanced vessels.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

Definition of much

Adverb

There were four outlandish, outcast characters, whom Goldberg utterly embodied with something as slight as the crossing of her eyes or the dragging of her leg.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
Silver is particularly interesting because it's also found in utterly ancient meteorites called CI chondrites.

— Rahul Rao, Space.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of utterly

Adverb

Investigators said Summers was using his phone extensively before the crash, driving 73-75 mph, and tested positive for cocaine and opiates.

— Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
Another offering in the shop alludes to the fact that Leonardo’s painting was extensively restored by esteemed conservator Diane Modestini after being bought from an estate sale for a song by dealers Alexander Parrish and Robert Simon.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of extensively

Adverb

But fishers haven’t taken advantage of the invasive dusky spinefoot, whose population has grown significantly in Italian waters.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Scheer warns that a lack of trust significantly erodes loyalty, innovation, and retention, impacting revenue and growth.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of significantly

Adverb

While the lawn remained mostly empty, the reserved seating area was largely full.

— Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
That lawsuit names coho salmon, spotted owls, as well as a threatened seabird, the marbled murrelet, which lives largely out at sea but returns to old-growth coastal trees to nest, as species threatened by the change.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026