extensive

/ɛksˈtɛn.sɪv/adjective

Large in amount, range, or area.

Example sentences

“The storm caused extensive damage along the coastline.”
“The library has an extensive collection of rare maps.”

Common collocations: extensive damage, extensive research, extensive experience. It measures breadth of coverage, while 'intensive' measures depth or concentration.

Synonyms for extensive

broad
comprehensive
widespread

Antonyms

limited
narrow
minor

Often confused with extensive

extensive vs intensive
extensive vs expansive: expansive (adjective): Covering a wide range or a large area; broad in scope.

Related words

extolTo praise someone or something with great enthusiasm.exquisiteExtremely beautiful, delicate, or finely made; exceptional in quality.extractTo remove or take something out, often with effort or force.expressiveShowing thoughts or feelings clearly and vividly.extravagantGoing far beyond reasonable limits; wildly excessive or unrestrained.expoundTo explain the meaning of something thoroughly and at length.