widest

Least narrow of all

Widest is the superlative form of wide, indicating the greatest extent from side to side or the broadest scope: the widest point of the river, the widest possible interpretation of the law.

It often emphasizes maximum reach or inclusiveness: cast the widest net, appeal to the widest audience.

physical

broadest

Most extensive in scope

roomy · capacious · voluminous · ample · sweeping · open · airy · cavernous · commodious · palatial

scope

comprehensive

Including all elements

all-encompassing · sweeping · large-scale · panoramic · overarching · exhaustive · thorough · universal · global · boundless

superlative

maximum

Greatest permitted quantity

largest · most · extreme · ultimate · supreme · optimum · peak · top · unmatched · unsurpassed

inclusive

embracing

Holding warmly, willingly accepting

tolerant · broad-minded · diverse · multicultural · pluralistic · egalitarian · non-discriminatory · unprejudiced · liberal · accommodating

Categories
Opposites
physical breadth/width

widestnarrowest

Least broad of all

thinnest · slimmest · skinniest · smallest · tightest

Phrases
Family

wide, widen, widespread, widened, wider, wide-eyed, widening, wideness, wide-ranging

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G