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Comparative for wide in range, scope or effect
“The State might see fit to make sweeping changes in the fees and tuition of the University.”
Comparative for extending over, or covering, a long, continuous space, curve or scope
“We would travel to whatever field Dad was working, then explore the local bluff for the day, playing hide-and-seek in the sweeping fields of grain.”
Comparative for affording commanding views, typically of a landscape
“High above Kresna, we were following a trail through the foothills of Pirin, and were treated to a sweeping panorama that seemingly extended all the way to Greece.”
Comparative for complete and decisive in nature
“This was considered a sweeping victory for the Louisiana sugar producers.”
(of a statement) Comparative for taking no account of particular cases or exceptions
“As an attorney and former journalist, I am skeptical when I hear or read broad, sweeping statements about any subject.”
Comparative for prevalent over a whole place, community, country, or the world, especially of a disease
Comparative for stated in indefinite terms
Comparative for involving great effort or determination
Comparative for forceful, dynamic or vigorous in nature
Comparative for significant in degree of importance or urgency
Comparative for having one or more bends or angles
Comparative for finished, having reached an end or conclusion
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