broadness

/ˈbrɔːdnəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbrɔːdnəs/ (ame, ipa)

broadness — noun

1. how wide something is when measured from one side across to the other

1.名詞C1
釋義

how wide something is when measured from one side across to the other

例句

The <hw>broadness</hw> of the river made the old footbridge look very small.

the broadness of + place/object

Haruto admired the <hw>broadness</hw> of the horse's back before climbing up.

the broadness of + body part

同義詞
  • width

    the usual everyday word for exact side-to-side measurement

  • breadth

    a more literary or formal word for wide extent

反義詞

文法句型

the broadness of + noun

用法筆記

Usually followed by 'of'. In everyday talk about exact measurement, speakers often prefer width.

2. the quality of including many different ideas, people, or situations

2.名詞C1
釋義

the quality of including many different ideas, people, or situations

例句

Professor Tanvi praised the <hw>broadness</hw> of the course reading list.

the broadness of + reading list

The law's <hw>broadness</hw> lets local judges apply it to many cases.

the broadness of + policy/law

同義詞
  • range

    focuses on how many different parts are included

  • scope

    often used for the limits or reach of an activity or plan

  • breadth

    a common formal alternative in writing about knowledge or coverage

反義詞

文法句型

the broadness of + discussion/policy/support

用法筆記

Common in formal discussion of plans, policies, study, or public support. This sense is about range or coverage, not physical size.

3. the quality of trying too hard to be funny in a show or performance, with jokes

3.名詞C2
釋義

the quality of trying too hard to be funny in a show or performance, with jokes that feel obvious

例句

Ezra enjoyed the play, but the <hw>broadness</hw> of the jokes tired Folake.

the broadness of + jokes

Walid felt the sketch's <hw>broadness</hw> made the final scene less sharp.

the broadness of + comedy sketch

同義詞
  • obviousness

    a broader word for lack of subtlety, not only in humour

  • coarseness

    stronger and often suggests rough or crude humour

反義詞
  • subtlety

    humour that works in a quieter, less direct way

文法句型

the broadness of + jokes/show/performance

用法筆記

Used in criticism of comedy, acting, or entertainment. It is negative and contrasts with subtle humour.