ENCYCLOPEDIC Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

encyclopedic

adjective

in-ˌsī-klə-ˈpē-dik

Definition of encyclopedic

as in comprehensive

covering everything or all important points a tour guide with an encyclopedic knowledge of New York City and its people

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Recent Examples of encyclopedic Instead of immediately presenting guests with the restaurant's encyclopedic cellar list, Adelson prefers to start with conversation. — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Nunez has an encyclopedic knowledge of her characters in this collection – what seems from the outside like an eidetic memory for their histories and motivations. — Sky Davis, Christian Science Monitor, 13 July 2026 Stylistically, this encyclopedic catch-all of genres readily segues from sermons and soliloquies to thrilling action sequences and anguished cris de coeur. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 His second novel was as encyclopedic and freewheeling as his first had been enigmatic. — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for encyclopedic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for encyclopedic

Adjective

In its comprehensive plan, the city of Eagle identifies the BLM land Bobo is cleaning up as a major component of the Foothills, calling for public lands to be incorporated into a larger open-space and wildlife-corridor network.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026
MacGregor has signed contracts with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard to supply comprehensive roll-on/roll-off equipment for the two vessels, marking one of its most extensive scopes for roll-on/roll-off passenger ferries to date.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of comprehensive

Adjective

The bed is surrounded by an available panoramic array of long windows and offers 35 inches (89 cm) of space between the mattress and headliner, enough for many adults to sit up comfortably.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026
Vast walls of glass and over 2,000 square feet of wraparound terraces capture panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the downtown skyline.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of panoramic

Adjective

The Irish Examiner spoke with a young crafter who described cooking alongside knitting and crochet as some of her most mindful time, because the activities require her full attention.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Parking at Ventura Harbor is free Monday through Thursday, and $10 for a full-day pass Friday through Sunday and on major holidays.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026