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extensive Antonyms

Opposite of extensive

Because the opposite of extensive shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Covering or affecting a large physical area.

Usage Example

"The historic estate features small gardens that stretch down to the river."

Strong
small
compact
cramped
confined
narrow

• adjective (Context 2)

Large in amount, degree, or scope; wide-ranging and thorough.

Usage Example

"She was hired for the executive role because of her limited experience in international finance."

Strongest
limited
narrow
Strong
restricted
minimal
slight
partial
superficial

• adjective (Context 3)

In agriculture, utilizing large areas of land with minimal inputs of labor, fertilizer, or capital per unit area.

Usage Example

"intensive sheep farming is common across the arid interior regions of Australia."

Strongest
intensive

Similar words to extensive

Words similar to extensive shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

comprehensive
wide-ranging
expansive
broad
spacious
thorough
far-reaching
vast
See all synonyms of extensive

• Nearby Words

extended
extensible
extension
extensive
extensively
extensiveness
extent

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Extensive. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/extensive
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