extensively

American  

[ik-sten-siv-lee] / ɪkˈstɛn sɪv li /

adverb

1. so as to cover a wide range or area; broadly.

   He reads and travels extensively and is regarded as one of the best-informed men anywhere.

2. in a far-reaching, comprehensive way; thoroughly.

   All the science departments have been extensively renovated, with new tutorial rooms and well-equipped laboratories.

3. at great length or in great detail.

   He spoke extensively about the threats his daughter faces as a transgender individual.

4. to a great degree or in great amounts or numbers; a lot.

   Although the river is used extensively by boaters, no official map has been developed to show the best places to dock, things to see, and hazards to avoid.

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Other Word Forms

• nonextensively adverb
• preextensively adverb

Etymology

Origin of extensively

extensive ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Miller’s orchestra, along with several dozen other big bands, recorded extensively for the V-Disc program, operated by the Special Services division of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Parnell himself has written extensively about how men “are given a charge to lead.”

From Salon

Dylan has written extensively about corporate crime and the murky world of illicit finance.

From The Wall Street Journal

As an artist who played extensively in visual realms, David Bowie was equally defined by his distinct personas and his music.

From Salon

By the early 1990s, they were working extensively with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, writing, performing, and in Charlie's case, also producing.

From BBC

Related Words

• broadly
• largely