Broad

adjective
brɔd

Adjective

  • having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

    a river two miles broad

    broad shoulders

    a broad river

    Similar:Wide
    See also:ThickComprehensive
  • showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

    a broad political stance

    generous and broad sympathies

    Similar:Large-mindedLiberalTolerant
  • not detailed or specific

    a broad rule

    the broad outlines of the plan

    Similar:Unspecific
  • lacking subtlety; obvious

    gave us a broad hint that it was time to leave

    Similar:Unsubtle
  • being at a peak or culminating point

    broad daylight

    Similar:Full
  • broad in scope or content

    an invention with broad applications

    Similar:Across-the-boardAll-embracingAll-encompassingAll-inclusiveBlanket
  • very large in expanse or scope

    a broad lawn

    Similar:SpaciousWide
  • (of speech) heavily and noticeably regional

    a broad southern accent

Noun

  • slang term for a woman

    a broad is a woman who can throw a mean punch

    Type of:Woman

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