sweeping
Translation
wide-ranging, extensive, far-reaching
Examples
The government introduced sweeping reforms.
The government introduced sweeping reforms.
The house has a sweeping staircase.
The house has a sweeping staircase.
He made a sweeping gesture with his arm.
He made a sweeping gesture with his arm.
Grammar Patterns
((sweeping)) + noun describing something as extensive The new law will have sweeping effects.
Similar Words
Synonyms: extensive, broad, wide-ranging, comprehensive
Etymology
From the verb 'to sweep', which implies a broad, continuous motion.
Memory Tips
Picture a wide broom 'sweeping' across a floor. This action covers a lot of ground, similar to how 'sweeping' reforms or generalizations cover a lot of territory.