US /ˈbɹɔd.li/ UK /ˈbɹɔːd.li/
adv Freq #39482

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In a general way, without going into the details

    Broadly speaking, the two countries share the same goals.

  2. 2
    adv

    With your mouth open wide, showing a big smile

    She smiled broadly when she saw her old friend.

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Synonyms
1 adv · in a general way, without... generally

Etymology

From broad + -ly.

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