sweepy

adjective

ˈswē-pē How to pronounce sweepy (audio)
sweepier; sweepiest
: sweeping in motion, line, or force

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Lodolo worked on developing his changeup, giving him another pitch to pair with his low-90s fastball and a sweepy curveball. — Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 18 July 2021 Many museums have been seeking to replace those sweepy stories, which can veer white and male-dominated, with a more multipronged approach that features smaller stories reflecting the many perspectives that compose the country’s history. — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sweepy was in 1697

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“Sweepy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweepy. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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