exhaustive

[ig-zaws-tiv] / ɪgˈzɔs tɪv /

ADJECTIVE

all-inclusive, complete

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comprehensive encyclopedic extensive full-scale in-depth intensive sweeping thorough

WEAK

all-embracing all-encompassing all-out catholic embracive far-reaching from A to Z full full dress full-blown no stone unturned out-and-out profound radical the word thoroughgoing total whole-hog

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exclusive incomplete incomprehensive narrow partial superficial uncomprehensive

WEAK

excluding unfinished

Example Sentences

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The list is hardly exhaustive, but it offers some of the greatest hits.

From The Wall Street Journal

While exhaustive, it’s a bit different this time around; there is a piercing sense of hope that we’re getting somewhere.

From Salon

It's far from an exhaustive list and feel free to leave your own comments below.

From BBC

“After an exhaustive review of the evidence, we are aligning the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule with international consensus while strengthening transparency and informed consent,” Mr. Kennedy said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kennedy, who has long been sceptical of vaccines, said the overhaul came "after an exhaustive review" and that it "protects children, respects families, and rebuilds trust in public health."

From BBC

exhaustive

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