broad ‧ ly /ˈbrɔːdli $ ˈbrɒːd-/ BrE AmE adverb
1 . in a general way, relating to the main facts rather than details:
She knows broadly what to expect.
broadly similar/comparable/equivalent etc
We reached broadly similar conclusions.
Broadly speaking, there are four types of champagne.
Independent films are, broadly defined, movies that appeal to sophisticated audiences.
2 . smile/grin broadly to have a big smile on your face that clearly shows that you are happy or amused
3 . including a range of different things or subjects:
a broadly based school curriculum
We invest broadly to lessen the risk.