broad-mindedly

With open mind

Broad-mindedly describes doing something with openness to different ideas, perspectives, or ways of living.

Someone who acts broad-mindedly approaches unfamiliar viewpoints without immediate judgment or dismissal.

She broad-mindedly considered opinions that challenged her own beliefs.

The adverb suggests a willingness to engage thoughtfully rather than retreat into narrow assumptions.

tolerant

accepting

Willing to receive

lenient · patient · understanding · empathetic · compassionate · forbearing · charitable · clement · merciful · magnanimous

progressive

liberally

In generous measure

radically · unorthodoxly · expansively · flexibly · adaptably · innovatively · receptively

inclusive

embracing

Holding warmly, willingly accepting

all-embracing · unifying · integrative · harmoniously · universally · pluralistically · multiculturally · diversely · comprehensively · collectively

intellectual

thoughtfully

With careful consideration

reasonably · analytically · objectively · dispassionately · even-handedly · judiciously · wisely · maturely · soberly · circumspectly

Opposites
openness to ideas and perspectives

broad-mindedlynarrow-mindedly

With rigid thinking

closed-mindedly · dogmatically · rigidly · inflexibly · insularly

tolerance and acceptance of others

broad-mindedlyintolerantly

Without accepting differences

prejudicially · narrow-mindedly · chauvinistically · illiberally · fanatically

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G