Synonyms of catholic

catholic

adjective

ˈkath-lik 

as in unlimited

not limited or specialized in application or purpose

a museum director with catholic tastes in art

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unlimited
• general
• unrestricted
• general-purpose
• unqualified
• unspecialized
• unspecified
• all-purpose
• multipurpose
• wide
• all-around
• nonspecific
• mixed-use
• broad
• vague

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• technical
• limited
• specialized
• restricted
• confined
• definite
• qualified
• selective
• finite
• bounded
• circumscribed
• dedicated
• determinate
• demarcated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of catholic

Rather more persuasive is a peripheral character, Sister Maura (Elizabeth Marvel), a Catholic nun who articulates a benevolently progressive view of faith. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 10 June 2026

The Mass in Barcelona will be a capstone of Leo’s weeklong visit to Spain, his first significant European trip since being elected pontiff last year and the first papal trip to the predominantly Catholic nation in 15 years. — Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 9 June 2026

Of course, anyone following Yungblud’s career already knows his tastes are catholic. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026

Chiesa di San Luigi dei Francesi Even if not a huge art buff, take the five minutes to wander to the Contarelli chapel inside this small catholic church which is just a short stroll from the Pantheon. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026