broader

ADJECTIVE

wide physically

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deep expansive extensive full generous immense large vast

STRONG

roomy splay squat thick

WEAK

ample capacious extended latitudinous outspread outstretched spacious voluminous widespread

Antonyms

STRONGEST

limited little miniature narrow quiet small tiny

STRONG

thin

WEAK

close-minded empty restricted small-minded

ADJECTIVE

extensive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comprehensive expansive far-reaching sweeping universal wide wide-ranging

STRONG

general

WEAK

all-embracing all-inclusive copious encyclopedic extended far-flung inclusive nonspecific scopic ubiquitous undetailed unlimited widespread

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exclusive narrow particular

WEAK

close-minded empty restricted small small-minded

ADJECTIVE

full, obvious

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clear explicit straightforward

STRONG

open plain

WEAK

apparent undisguised unequivocal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous obscure vague

STRONG

unclear

WEAK

close-minded empty narrow restricted small small-minded

ADJECTIVE

liberal-minded

Synonyms

STRONGEST

radical wide

STRONG

open progressive

WEAK

advanced cultivated experienced open-minded permissive tolerant unbiased

Antonyms

WEAK

close-minded empty narrow restricted small small-minded

ADJECTIVE

vulgar

Synonyms

STRONG

blue gross purple

WEAK

coarse dirty improper indecent indelicate low-minded off-color racy risqué salty saucy smutty spicy suggestive unrefined unrestrained wicked

Antonyms

STRONG

clean

WEAK

close-minded empty narrow restricted small small-minded

Example Sentences

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Broader growth in the industrial economy, outside of recent pockets of strength in aerospace External link and data centers, is good for the sector.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Broader market indices tell essentially the same story.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Broader anti-inflammatory strategies, such as regular exercise or improved sleep, could also play a role.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

Broader benchmark indexes are reflecting it as well.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Broader privatization, further liberalization of the investment code to increase foreign investment, and improvements in government efficiency are among the challenges for the future.

From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency