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extensive Synonyms

Another word for extensive

Choosing another word for extensive depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Covering or affecting a large physical area.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
expansive
Strong
spacious
vast
sprawling
sizable
large
ample

• 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 comprehensive experience in international finance."

Strongest
comprehensive
wide-ranging
broad
Strong
thorough
far-reaching
substantial
considerable
sweeping
widespread

Opposites of extensive

The opposite of extensive shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

intensive
limited
narrow
restricted
minimal
small
slight
compact
See all opposites of extensive

• Nearby Words

extender
extensible
extension
extensive
extensively
extensiveness
extent

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