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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for encyclopedic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for encyclopedic

Adjective

Today, some are convincing enough to fool experts, helped along by a market where documentation is scarce and comprehensive catalogs and archives are rare.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
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— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of comprehensive

Adjective

Police said the home was immediately secured as a crime scene and investigators began the extensive work of documenting the scene, collecting evidence, conducting interviews and pursuing leads.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Customers can upload their own photos, or choose artworks from an extensive online gallery before selecting all of the details, including size, material, matting, and glazing.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

From gentle ridge walks with panoramic valley views to high-altitude summit pushes, every level of explorer is catered to.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Built by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the International Lunar Observatory Association in Hawaii, the telescope will take panoramic snapshots of the Milky Way rising above the southern rim of Shackleton Crater.

— Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of panoramic

Adjective

Don’t worry about leaking or popping because this water mat is constructed with thick PVC that has undergone thorough testing.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
In late 2016, for example, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology issued the first thorough, unclassified warning about the potential national security risks posed by biotechnology.

— Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of thorough

Adjective

The full results of the clinical trial have yet to be released, but the preliminary findings are exciting.

— Tom Price, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2026
The school will hold full classes and provide lunch and take-home dinners for its students, parents, and staff who are waking up in the dark yet again on Friday.

— Laura Bannon, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026