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intensive Antonyms

Opposite of intensive

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

Concentrated on a single area or subject, or into a short time; very thorough, rigorous, or vigorous.

Usage Example

"She enrolled in an superficial two-week Spanish course before moving to Madrid."

Strongest
superficial
cursory
Strong
casual
light
relaxed

• adjective (Context 2)

(Of agriculture or industry) aiming to achieve maximum production within a limited area, or requiring a high input of capital, labor, or a specified resource relative to output.

Usage Example

"Modern extensive farming methods have significantly increased crop yields per hectare."

Strongest
extensive

Similar words to intensive

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

intensifier
intensifying
concentrated
emphatic
thorough
rigorous
in-depth
exhaustive
See all synonyms of intensive

• Nearby Words

intensification
intensify
intensity
intensive
intensively
intensiveness
intent

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