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 As of August, Maroma officially begins to accommodate guests again following a soft opening, and those familiar with the property will recognize many of the same staff, many of whom possess an encyclopedic knowledge of the hotel and wider region. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026 This encyclopedic facility spans from ancient Cypriot and Asian art to European pieces, photography, and contemporary works. — Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for encyclopedic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for encyclopedic

Adjective

China’s grain output reached a record 715 million tons in 2025, while national plans call for increasing comprehensive grain production capacity to about 725 million tons by 2030.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
In May, Raman announced a comprehensive Palisades recovery plan that touched on many of the demands fire survivors had been voicing for more than a year.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of comprehensive

Adjective

One of the Roundhouse’s biggest brags is an extensive liquor collection, highlighting spirits produced in New York State.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Cutting overseas dependency China possesses extensive rubidium and cesium reserves locked inside specialty lithium ores and salt-lake brines.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

Steps lead up to the lookout bar, an elevated speakeasy with panoramic views that half of Vienna is queuing up for right now.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Moreover, they are designed to enhance an Antarctic cruise by complementing the elegant surroundings with multiple panoramic observation platforms and fleets of Zodiacs and kayaks.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of panoramic

Adjective

Instead, the health officials contacted the bouncy castle owners and advised them to do a thorough decontamination.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
And with at least half a dozen members of Congress having had strokes in the past decade, the public should be demanding more thorough neuropsychiatric evaluation of its politicians after illness.

— Michael P.H. Stanley, STAT, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of thorough

Adjective

Neither the names of the nominees nor how many seats Oasis sought could be learned, but to gain full control of the company’s board would require it to nominate five directors.

— Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026
The only men were the mayor, the three members of town council, the priest from the Catholic church, Father Michael, and the reverend from the Baptist church, as well as a man with a balding head and a full moustache, his suit pressed and clean.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026