"Sweeping" validity in different word game dictionaries
Dictionary | Validity |
---|---|
Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"sweeping" Definition
- [usually before noun] having an important effect on a large part of something
- [usually before noun] (disapproving) too general and failing to think about or understand particular examples
- sweeping victory a victory by a large number of votes, etc.
- [only before noun] forming a curved shape
"sweeping" Synonyms & Antonyms
"sweeping" synonyms:
- comprehensive,
- extensive,
- broad,
- widespread,
- thorough,
- wide,
- global,
- exhaustive,
- full,
- overall,
- expansive,
- pervasive,
- overarching,
- deep,
- thoroughgoing,
- extended,
- worldwide,
- catholic,
- radical
"sweeping" antonyms:
- narrow,
- restricted,
- limited,
- constrained,
- minor,
- modest,
- token,
- unimportant,
- exclusive,
- incomplete,
- needy,
- partial,
- specific,
- superficial,
- insignificant,
- trivial,
- inconsequential,
- trifling,
- petty