Broadly and Slightly

Broadly

Broadly adverb - To a large extent or degree.
Usage example: the new policy is broadly applicable

Slightly is an antonym for broadly.

Nearby Words: broad, broaden, broadness

Slightly

Slightly adverb - By a very small margin.

Broadly is an antonym for slightly.

Nearby Word: slight

Both words in one sentence

  • Perhaps it was that he smiled slightly too broadly and gave people the unnerving impression that he was about to go for their neck.
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