all-embracing

adjective
UK: /ˌɔːl ɪmˈbreɪsɪŋ/
US: /ˌɔːl ɪmˈbreɪsɪŋ/

  1. Including or covering everything; comprehensive.

    1. His all-embracing love touched everyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new law has an all-embracing effect on the environment and on the economy. [ ] [ ]

  2. Wide in scope or content.

    1. The museum has an all-embracing collection. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her all-embracing vision helped the company to grow and adapt to changes. [ ] [ ]

  3. Accepting and understanding of all people and ideas.

    1. The church is all-embracing and welcomes everyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. The school promotes an all-embracing attitude toward all cultures and religions. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

comprehensive inclusive extensive universal wide-ranging catholic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "all-embracing" in English means: Including or covering everything; comprehensive., Wide in scope or content., Accepting and understanding of all people and ideas..

The phonetic transcription of "all-embracing" is /ˌɔːl ɪmˈbreɪsɪŋ/ in British English and /ˌɔːl ɪmˈbreɪsɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "all-embracing": comprehensive, inclusive, extensive, universal, wide-ranging, catholic.

Example usage of "all-embracing": "His all-embracing love touched everyone.". More examples on the page.