Developments, movements, or descriptions presented in a bold or sweeping manner, without intricacy, adornment, or subtlety.
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- An allusion to a manner of painting.
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Submitted on July 07, 2010
Additional definitions for 'broad strokes':
| broad strokes | Major features or key points; outline. |
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