of wide range or scope.

moving or passing about over a wide area

a sweeping glance.

moving, driving, or passing steadily and forcibly on.

(of the outcome of a contest) decisive; overwhelming; complete

a sweeping victory.

the act of a person or thing that sweeps.

sweepings, matter swept out or up, as dust, refuse, etc.

adjective

exclusive , narrow

adjective

across-the-board , all-around , all-embracing , all-encompassing , all-inclusive , all-out , bird’s-eye , blanket , broad , complete , comprehensive , exaggerated , exhaustive , extensive , full , general , global , inclusive , indiscriminate , out-and-out * , overall , overdrawn , overstated , radical , thorough , thorough-going , unqualified , vast , wall-to-wall , whole-hog , wholesale * , wide , all-round , broad-spectrum , expansive , extended , far-ranging , far-reaching , large , wide-ranging , wide-reaching , widespread , embracing , large-scale