broadish

The river flows through a broadish valley.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Somewhat broad: "broadish" describes something that is moderately or fairly broad in width or scope, but not extremely so. It indicates a degree of breadth that is less than full "broadness."

Usage Examples

• (The path was fairly wide, but not extremely wide.)
• (His interests were moderately extensive, not highly specialized or universal.)

Advanced Usage

• "a broadish smile": a smile that is fairly wide, but not extremely so.
  • She gave him a broadish smile, showing her teeth but not laughing. (A moderately wide smile.)
• "broadish shoulders": shoulders that are somewhat wide, suggesting a sturdy build.
  • The athlete had broadish shoulders, ideal for swimming. (Shoulders that are fairly wide.)

Variants and Related Words

• Broad (adj): wide in extent from side to side; full and extensive.
  • The river is broad at this point. (Very wide.)
• Broadness (n): the quality of being broad.
  • The broadness of the landscape was breathtaking. (The extent of width.)

Synonyms

• Wideish: somewhat wide (informal, less common).
• Fairly broad: moderately broad in dimension.
• Somewhat wide: indicating a degree of width, but not maximum.

Related Idioms

• :
  • In broad daylight: openly, in full view.

    • The theft occurred in broad daylight. (In the full light of day, not hidden.)
  • Broad strokes: general or simplified details.

    • He described the plan in broad strokes. (Without fine details.)

Phrasal Verbs