What does broad-brush mean?
Broad-brush means (informal, idiomatic) General and sweeping in scope but lacking detail..
Broad-brush
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(informal, idiomatic) General and sweeping in scope but lacking detail..
Definitions by Sense
- (informal, idiomatic) General and sweeping in scope but lacking detail.
- (idiomatic, informal, transitive) To generalize or describe (something) in very broad, sweeping terms.
Example Sentences
He takes a broad-brush approach to the study of history.
In setting out a broad-brush approach, the Arriva-owned operator doesn't make any specific requirements, but it says the replacement trains "must achieve a meaningful reduction in the exhaust emissions and exterior noise levels compared to Chiltern's existing DMUs".
Synonyms for broad-brush
Antonyms for broad-brush
Related Words
Word Forms
- broad-brushes
- broad-brushing
- broad-brushed
Usage Notes
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How do you use broad-brush in a sentence?
He takes a broad-brush approach to the study of history.
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