widely
/ˈwaɪdli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: widelier · wideliest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a wide manner; across a wide area.
Adverb
Examples
I'm widely travelled.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Commonly; generally; to a great degree.
Adverb
Examples
In 1866 Colonel J. F. Meline noted that the rebozo had almost disappeared in Santa Fe and that hoop skirts, on sale in the stores, were being widely used.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “widely” mean?
In a wide manner; across a wide area.
Is “widely” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.