adverb

largamente

widely

Definition & meaning

Largamente is an adverb meaning:

  • Widely or extensively: over a broad area, among many people, or in many cases.
  • Largely or to a great extent: mostly or substantially.
  • Generously or abundantly: in a plentiful manner.

Grammar & Word origin

It is formed from larga , the feminine form of largo (“wide” or “broad”), plus the adverb-forming suffix -mente.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • ampiamente — “widely” or “extensively”; often interchangeable with largamente.
  • diffusamente — “widely” in the sense of being spread or distributed; it can also mean “in detail.”
  • prevalentemente — “mostly” or “predominantly,” emphasizing the greater part.
  • limitatamente — “to a limited extent,” an opposite when largamente means extensively.

Common phrases & collocations

  • largamente diffuso — widespread.
  • largamente utilizzato — widely used.
  • largamente superiore — considerably higher or superior.

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Examples

Il film è stato largamente apprezzato.adverb

The film was widely appreciated.

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