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

Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card packs a punch for a $95 annual fee card, offering annual travel credits, comprehensive travel protections, flexible rewards and more.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 15 July 2026
It should be noted that there are new auctions practically every month, so the data can change quite rapidly, but the following list represents a comprehensive picture of the 25 top whiskey sales to date.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 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

Hundreds of scientific societies and other organizations had requested an extension on the comment period, given the scope of the regulation to be able to respond in the most thorough way possible.

— Anil Oza, STAT, 15 July 2026
Whether your model is the FreeSip, Flip, or Twist, a thorough clean requires separating each component.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

Definition of thorough

Adjective

Treating sunscreen like a one-and-done application Applying sunscreen once isn’t enough for a full day spent outdoors.

— Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
In 2024 the Japanese giant completed its acquisition of 7-Eleven Australia to expand its presence in the country, taking full ownership of the business.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 17 July 2026