Exhaustive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Exhaustive is an adjective meaning Including every possible element: fully comprehensive.
Meaning
Including every possible element: fully comprehensive.
More Meanings
- (now rare) Causing exhaustion; very tiring.
Example Sentences
We made an exhaustive list.
Wolsey saw in what imminent peril the revenues of the Church were from the exhaustive squandering and grasping covetousness of the Court.
Chopping and hauling wood was exhaustive work. Scraping the flesh off the heavy hides and hanging them to dry also taxed her physical strength.
Synonyms for exhaustive
Depending on context, synonyms include all-encompassing, tiring, weariful, draining, fatiguing, grueling.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thoroughgoing, thorough, complete, in-depth, completeness, all-out.
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