detailed

adjective

de·​tailed di-ˈtāld 

ˈdē-ˌtāld

: marked by abundant detail or by thoroughness in treating small items or parts

the detailed study of history

detailedly

di-ˈtāld-lē 

-ˈtā-ləd-

ˈdē-ˌtāld- 

adverb

detailedness

di-ˈtā-ləd-nəs 

-ˈtāld-

ˈdē-ˌtāld-

noun

Synonyms

• blow-by-blow
• circumstantial
• elaborate
• full
• minute
• particular
• particularized
• thorough

Choose the Right Synonym for detailed

circumstantial, minute, particular, detailed mean dealing with a matter fully and usually point by point.

circumstantial implies fullness of detail that fixes something described in time and space.

a circumstantial account of our visit

minute implies close and searching attention to the smallest details.

a minute examination of a fossil

particular implies a precise attention to every detail.

a particular description of the scene of the crime

detailed stresses abundance or completeness of detail.

a detailed analysis of the event

Examples of detailed in a Sentence

We need a more detailed comparison of the available options.

He gave us very detailed instructions.

Recent Examples on the Web

For those who just want to reflect and read further about this important, and often misinterpreted, moment in history, articles by Maulana Karenga and Henry Louis Gates, Jr. offer a detailed history about Black people’s emancipation. —Malaika Jabali, Essence, 19 June 2024

In addition to his attire, the mascot boasted a more detailed face, larger teeth, and even a red tongue. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 18 June 2024

For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, reference is made to the Company's reports filed from time to time at sedarplus.ca. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2024

Lewis declined to comment through a Post spokesperson in response to a list of detailed questions, including about the origins of the information for the 2004 stories. —Aaron C. Davis, Washington Post, 17 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1740, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

detailed

adjective

de·​tailed di-ˈtā(ə)ld 

ˈdē-ˌtāld

1

: including many details

a detailed report

2

: furnished with finely finished details

beautifully detailed hats

detailedly

di-ˈtāl(-ə)d-lē  ˈdē-ˌtāld- 

adverb

detailedness

di-ˈtā-ləd-nəs 

-ˈtāl(d)-nəs

ˈdē-ˌtāld-

noun