sweeping — extending or performed in a long, continuous curve; comprehensive and far-reaching
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extending or performed in a long, continuous curve; comprehensive and far-reaching
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 광범위한, 전면적인, 대대적인
Korean pronunciation: **스위**핑
Example Sentences
- The politician's sweeping promises turned out to be as empty as a broken vacuum cleaner.
- From the hilltop, we enjoyed a sweeping view of the valley below.
- His sweeping generalization about millennials was as accurate as a weather forecast.
sweeping
ADJECTIVE//ˈswiːpɪŋ//
extending or performed in a long, continuous curve; comprehensive and far-reaching

a determined manager stands with arms spread wide, directing multiple teams simultaneously across different departments. She points toward various sections of the office where changes are happening everywhere at once. Her comprehensive reorganization affects every single workspace, from filing systems to desk arrangements to workflow processes. Workers throughout the entire office space respond by moving furniture, reorganizing files, and adapting to the new systems. Some employees look surprised at how extensive and far-reaching these changes are. sweeping reforms that transform the entire workplace comprehensively and far-reachingly
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Origin
From Old English 'swāpan' meaning 'to sweep or brush away,' combined with the present participle suffix '-ing.' The meaning evolved from the physical action of sweeping to describe anything that covers a wide area or has broad impact.
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“The politician's sweeping promises turned out to be as empty as a broken vacuum cleaner.”
“From the hilltop, we enjoyed a sweeping view of the valley below.”
“His sweeping generalization about millennials was as accurate as a weather forecast.”
“The company implemented sweeping cost-cutting measures to survive the recession.”
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