Definitions

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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The CIG has been closely following evidence of extensive Emirati military assistance to the RSF, but "this is the first research where we can prove UAE involvement with certainty", says director Justin Lynch.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Optimists hope Ternus’ extensive insider knowledge of the company and engineering background will make him an ideal leader for Apple’s next stage of growth.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

When asked what makes her the best candidate to succeed Guterres on January 1, 2027, Bachelet emphasized her "extensive experience."

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

She’s since created an extensive collection of Grammy-winning music, and she won an Emmy for her reality competition show, “Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

“We have an extensive nonfiction section, which is sure to cover all kinds of cat health issues.”

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

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