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sweepingness


2sweeping

adj

Definition of SWEEPING

1
a : moving or extending in a wide curve or over a wide area b : having a curving line or form
2
a : extensive <sweeping reforms> b : marked by wholesale and indiscriminate inclusion <sweeping generalities>
— sweep·ing·ly adverb
— sweep·ing·ness noun

Examples of SWEEPING

  1. a sweeping view of the valley
  2. He dismissed the idea with a sweeping motion of his arm.

First Known Use of SWEEPING

1573

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