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 Don’t forget to wash it down with a glass of vino from the encyclopedic list that wine director Chris Dunaway has put together. — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 For inventory clerks, on the other hand, computers replaced their most expert skill set—their encyclopedic knowledge of a warehouse’s physical inventory—leaving them to perform more basic tasks such as scanning items and restocking shelves. — Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 11 June 2026 Costas is a big name in broadcasting with a storied past and an encyclopedic memory of baseball history. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026 As condolences and recollections pour in, the common thread — one that matched my own experiences when living in Doha — was that beneath Al Attiyah’s encyclopedic knowledge of the region’s history and mastery of energy politics, his humility and warmth was what drew people in. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for encyclopedic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for encyclopedic

Adjective

The memorandum likewise directs the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Forces to coordinate a comprehensive national strategy to investigate, prosecute and disrupt entities and individuals.

— Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
This is a true, comprehensive measure of popular sentiment, genuinely and organically posted, about each company’s approach to innovation.

— Heather Newman, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of comprehensive

Adjective

Leading firms are actively recruiting professionals with extensive client-side experience to enhance service delivery.

— Will Johnson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Burke’s lawyers sought to expose weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, questioning why investigators had not conducted more extensive testing, including DNA analysis, on certain items found in Burke’s home or on the exterior of his Tesla.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

Its purpose is to take deep panoramic images of the sky, over and over again, every clear night across the next 10 years, making what amounts to a decade-spanning ultrahigh-definition timelapse movie of the entire heavens.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
On the other side of all its tinted glass, the T4 delivers a clean, panoramic interior built for fully unplugging from the stresses of everyday life.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 July 2026

Definition of panoramic

Adjective

Jones said that police conducted a thorough investigation in 2012, but couldn’t positively identify a suspect.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Authorities did not do an autopsy, although police said a thorough inspection of the body was performed.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026