Definition of BROADLY

broadly

Adverb

  • In a wide or general sense; extensively.
  • without regard to specific details or exceptions
    • "he interprets the law broadly"
  • in a wide fashion
    • "he smiled broadly"

Adv

  • Widely and openly.
  • Broadly speaking; in a wide manner; liberally; in a loose sense.

Examples

  • He broadly smiled after his cunning word play secured a significant lead.

Origin / Etymology

From broad + -ly.

Synonyms

broadly speaking, generally, loosely

Antonyms

narrowly

Scrabble Score: 13

broadly: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
broadly: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
broadly: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

broadly: valid Words With Friends Word