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extensively Antonyms

Opposite of extensively

Because the opposite of extensively shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a way that covers or affects a large area, scope, or range; widely or broadly.

Usage Example

"The historian traveled narrowly throughout the Mediterranean to research ancient trade routes."

Strongest
narrowly
Strong
restrictedly
minimally
locally
slightly

• adverb (Context 2)

In a thorough, comprehensive, or detailed manner; to a great degree or at great length.

Usage Example

"The committee reviewed the environmental impact report superficially before approving the construction project."

Strongest
superficially
briefly
cursorily
Strong
lightly
partially

Similar words to extensively

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

widely
comprehensively
thoroughly
broadly
exhaustively
at length
in depth
far and wide
See all synonyms of extensively

• Nearby Words

extensible
extension
extensive
extensively
extensiveness
extent
extenuating

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