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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John Steinbeck’s classic 1952 novel “East of Eden” begins with a lengthy and exhaustive description of the Salinas Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Despite exhaustive attempts to return items to families, the BBC understands some objects recovered from the funeral parlour remain unclaimed.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Throughout this week, players and coaches juggle grueling training sessions and meticulous strategy sessions with an exhaustive schedule of media opportunities.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

This list is by no means exhaustive, but it does provide a wide range of commonly used instruments from Western and world cultures.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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