Wijdelijk

Wijdelijk is a Dutch word that is largely archaic or literary in tone. It denotes something broad in scope or extent: widespread, extensive, or thorough. The form is derived from the adjective wijd (wide) combined with the suffix -elijk.

In modern Dutch usage, wijdelijk is rare. It mainly appears in historical texts, poetry, or translations, where it serves a stylistic or emphatic function. In contemporary writing, speakers usually prefer synonyms such as wijdverbreid, ruim, uitgebreid, or algemeen.

See also: wijdverbreid; ruim; uitgebreid; algemeen.