embracive

adjective

im-ˈbrā-siv How to pronounce embracive (audio)
Definition of embracivenext
as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points "pickle" is an embracive term for any kind of food preserved in brine or vinegar

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of embracive The idea of beauty can be embracive and still leave difference intact. — New York Times, 6 Jan. 2022 European host countries know that Turkish officials’ embracive approach toward their expatriates resonate well with members of the Turkish diasporic community because of Turks’ feelings of isolation and marginalization in their host countries. — Ayca Arkilic, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embracive
  1. comprehensive
  2. inclusive
  3. full
  4. panoramic
  5. extensive
  6. thorough
Adjective
  • Beyond its adoption areas and dedicated kitten facility, the state-of-the-art building is fully equipped to handle comprehensive feline care, featuring a feline behavior department, examination rooms, and grooming facilities.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Florida’s Digital Bill of Rights recognizes sensitive biometric information, but its comprehensive access, deletion and opt-out rights target a narrow class of very large advertising and technology businesses.
    — Burak Oktenli, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of comprehensive
Adjective
  • His church, the Church of the Resurrection, was at the forefront of efforts to make the United Methodist Church more inclusive to LGBTQ congregants, but many other churches supported the change.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The project would include a splash pad, waterpark and pool restoration as well as pickleball courts, running track upgrades, outdoor fitness stations, an inclusive playground, and safety fencing around the club’s playground.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of inclusive
Adjective
  • The group previously proved a special case of the conjecture in August 2026 and is preparing a shorter exposition of PSI’s full proof for other experts.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • These two tapes, though, are like watching a full playoff game, the early-season jitters and mishaps gone.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of full
Adjective
  • In the nine cabins, beds clad in premium-quality Egyptian cotton face panoramic picture windows.
    — Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Surrounded by an orchard producing seasonal fruit and vegetables, the professionally landscaped grounds span over a half-acre and feature a loggia abutting an infinity-edge pool and a spill-over spa overlooking panoramic city-to-ocean views.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of panoramic
Adjective
  • An extensive breakfast buffet is served in SINEDIE alongside a la carte options such as eggs royale.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • On Djerba Island, meanwhile, beaches and extensive resort infrastructure make combining an eclipse chase with a conventional Mediterranean vacation particularly easy — with a view of Mos Eisley thrown in for good measure.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of extensive
Adjective
  • As much as the latter two helped to inaugurate the era of online automotive auction houses by setting new standards for thorough listings and seller engagements, the excitement of real-time bidding in person undoubtedly bolsters values even further.
    — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Perhaps most importantly, start the process of shopping for providers and policies now as thorough research and analysis will boost your chances of finding the most suitable policy for you and your beneficiaries.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of thorough

Browse Nearby Words

embracing
embracive
embrangle
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Embracive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embracive. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

Copy Citation
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of wabi-sabi

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Old-Timey Vehicles

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World
See More

Popular

See More

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
woman sitting on floor holding book in front of her face on pink background
Famous Novels, Last Lines Quiz Needless to say, spoiler alert.
See All