broader

9 definitions • 13 examples

very wide:

We walked down a broad avenue lined with trees.

He flashed a broad grin at us.

My brother is very broad-shouldered.

If something is a particular distance broad, it measures this distance from side to side:

This river is over 500 metres broad at its widest point.

O'Connell Bridge in Dublin is famous for being broader than it is long.

including a wide range of things; general:

The politician gave a broad outline of his proposals.

The magazine covers a broad range of subjects, from sewing to psychology.

If someone has a broad accent (= way of speaking), it is strong and noticeable, showing where they come from:

He spoke with a broad Australian accent.

(of jokes or humour) very obvious and not at all difficult to understand:

The movie is full of broad physical comedy.

a hint (= when you tell someone something without saying it directly) that is easy to understand:

On other issues, she avoided details but gave broad hints of the general direction of travel.

an offensive word for a woman

very wide:

He flashed a broad grin at us.

including many types of things; general:

The magazine covers a broad range of subjects.

He explained it in very broad terms.