broadly

adverb

SayBRAWD-lee/ˈbɹɔd.li/UK/ˈbɹɔːd.li/AUSBROHD-lee/ˈbɹoːd.li/

2 meanings of broadly

1
adverb
In general terms; taking something in a wide or loose sense rather than precisely.
Broadly, the new policy mirrors what several other states have already adopted.
Their conclusions align broadly, though they differ on a few of the finer points.
Similargenerally, roughly, largely, mostly
Oppositeprecisely, specifically
2
adverb
In a wide and open manner.
The host grinned broadly as the guests filed into the hall.
The coach was beaming broadly as his players lifted the trophy over their heads.
Similarwidely

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Origin

Formed from "broad" combined with the suffix "-ly."