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ALL-EMBRACING

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does all-embracing mean? 

ALL-EMBRACING (adjective)
  The adjective ALL-EMBRACING has 1 sense:

1. broad in scope or contentplay

  Familiarity information: ALL-EMBRACING used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ALL-EMBRACING (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Broad in scope or content

Synonyms:

across-the-board; all-embracing; all-encompassing; all-inclusive; blanket; broad; encompassing; extensive; panoptic; wide

Context example:

granted him wide powers

Similar:

comprehensive (including all or everything)


 Context examples 


This, with an iron nerve, a temper of the ice-brook, an indomitable resolution, self-command, and toleration exalted from virtues to blessings, and the kindliest and truest heart that beats—these form his equipment for the noble work that he is doing for mankind—work both in theory and practice, for his views are as wide as his all-embracing sympathy.

(Dracula, by Bram Stoker)



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