extensive

[ik-sten-siv] / ɪkˈstɛn sɪv /

ADJECTIVE

far-reaching, thorough

Synonyms

STRONGEST

broad comprehensive considerable expanded huge large large-scale lengthy major pervasive protracted sweeping vast voluminous wide-ranging

WEAK

across the board all-encompassing all-inclusive big blanket boundless capacious commodious comprising extended far-flung general great hefty inclusive indiscriminate long prevalent roomy scopic scopious sizable spacious unexclusive universal unrestricted wall-to-wall wholesale wide widespread

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exclusive insignificant limited little miniature narrow slight small tiny unimportant

WEAK

restricted short uncomprehensive

Example Sentences

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Mumolo, who co-wrote “Bridesmaids” with Kristen Wiig, had extensive latitude in shaping Cristle’s persona.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

"Our investigation remains ongoing and we are keeping an open mind while these extensive inquiries continue."

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The pair were among dozens of senior military figures ousted in the most extensive purges since the Mao era.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The launch came as viewers were shifting from broadcast to cable and CNN became a key source of news during the 1990-1991 Gulf War, delivering extensive live coverage using satellite technology.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Despite their extensive training, they seemed completely unaware he was there.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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