Definition of Sweeping

1. Adjective. Taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination. "A wide-sweeping view of the river"

Similar to: Broad, Wide

2. Noun. The act of cleaning with a broom.
Generic synonyms: Cleaning, Cleansing, Cleanup
Derivative terms: Sweep, Sweep

3. Adjective. Ignoring distinctions. "Wholesale destruction"
Exact synonyms: Wholesale
Similar to: Indiscriminate

Definition of Sweeping

1. a. Cleaning off surfaces, or cleaning away dust, dirt, or litter, as a broom does; moving with swiftness and force; carrying everything before it; including in its scope many persons or things; as, a sweeping flood; a sweeping majority; a sweeping accusation.

Definition of Sweeping

1. Verb. (present participle of sweep) ¹

2. Noun. An instance of sweeping. ¹

3. Noun. The activity of sweeping. ¹

4. Adjective. wide, broad, affecting many things ¹

5. Adjective. Completely overwhelming ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sweeping

1. the act of one that sweeps [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sweeping

sweep something under the rug
sweep the board
sweep through
sweep under the rug
sweep up
sweepage
sweepages
sweepback
sweepbacks
sweeper
sweepers
sweepest
sweepeth
sweepier
sweepiest
sweeping (current term)
sweeping day
sweepingly
sweepingness
sweepingnesses
sweepings
sweeplike
sweeps
sweeps stunt
sweeps stunts
sweepstake
sweepstakes
sweepwasher
sweepwashers
sweepy

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