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Definition sweeping in American English

sweeping adjective

adjective
/ˈswipɪŋ/
1

a sweeping change or development has a major effect

Example

He proposed sweeping changes to the business.

2

not based on specific facts or details and therefore not completely accurate or fair

Example

sweeping conclusions/generalizations/proposals

Synonyms and related words
incorrect inexact wrong
Example

She made a sweeping gesture with her arm.

Example

a sweeping staircase

Synonyms and related words
aerodynamic angular as flat as a pancake
Definition sweeping in American English