telescopic

[tel-uh-skop-ik] / ˌtɛl əˈskɒp ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

distant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

far far-flung far-off inaccessible isolated obscure remote removed secluded

WEAK

a piece abroad abstracted apart arm's length asunder away backwoods beyond range far back farther further in the background in the boonies in the distance in the sticks indirect middle of nowhere not home out of earshot out of range out of reach out-of-the-way outlying retired secret separate sequestered unapproachable ways wide of yonder

Antonyms

STRONGEST

approachable mingling public

WEAK

adjacent close friendly kind near nearby neighboring sympathetic warm

Example Sentences

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The van was outfitted with a custom-built telescopic weather instrument extending from the roof.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

Testing by The Ladder Association found every extendable telescopic ladder it bought online failed safety checks.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Ahlgren used a telescopic crane to bring the overhead perspective into focus.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2024

These satellites are now increasingly obstructing telescopic space exploration, both on the ground and in space.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2024

Crew members hid in the woods at a distance of about fifty yards and filmed him using a telescopic lens.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady