B2adverbacademiclanguage
US/ˈbrɑːd.li/
UK/ˈbrɔːd.li/
in a general way, without looking at details; also widely
In context
Broadly speaking, the students were happy with the course.
I broadly agree with your idea, but I have a few questions.
He smiled broadly when he heard the good news.
Words that go with broadly
adverb + verb
- broadly speakingBroadly speaking, prices have stayed the same.
- broadly agreeMost experts broadly agree on the causes.
- broadly definedArt, broadly defined, includes design and film.
adverb + adjective
- broadly similarThe two reports are broadly similar.
verb + adverb
- smile broadlyThe winner smiled broadly for the cameras.