Term: sweeping

sweeping (adj) /ˈswiː.pɪŋ/

Similar to: extensive; wide-ranging; comprehensive; overwhelming; broad Definition: affecting many things or people; large in range or amount. When used regarding a victory, it means winning by a very large margin. Translation: plašs, aptverošs, visaptverošs, graujošs (uzvaras nozīmē) Examples: “The new CEO made sweeping changes to the company’s structure.” “The report made sweeping generalizations about the habits of young people.” “The party achieved a sweeping victory in the national elections.”

sweep (verb) /swiːp/

Similar to: brush; clean; glide; clear; overwhelm Definition: to clean a floor using a brush; or to move quickly and powerfully over an area. Translation: slaucīt, strauji virzīties, pārņemt Examples: “I need to sweep the kitchen floor before the guests arrive.” “A wave of enthusiasm swept through the crowd as the band took the stage.” “The fire swept through the dry forest with incredible speed.”

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary

sweeping (noun)

the act or action of one that - sweeps gave the room a good sweeping

things collected by sweeping - refuse

sweeping (adjective)

a) moving or extending in a wide curve or over a wide area

b) having a curving line or form

a) - extensive sweeping reforms

b) marked by wholesale and indiscriminate inclusion - sweeping generalities

Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus

sweeping (adjective)

having considerable extent

SYNONYMS:

broad, deep, expansive, extended, far-flung, far-reaching, rangy, sweeping, wide, wide-ranging, widespread

RELATED WORDS:

comprehensive, general, global, inclusive; boundless, endless, infinite, limitless, unlimited; capacious, commodious, roomy, spacious

NEAR ANTONYMS:

circumscribed, limited, restricted

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