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

The mission’s detailed investigation of Europa will help scientists better understand the astrobiological potential for habitable worlds beyond our planet. —Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024

Click here for an even more detailed version of the Deconstruction story, and exclusive video footage of interviews with Eric Avery, Dave Navarro, Ronnie Champagne, and Matthew Ellard. —Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024

In the food industry, detailed market transaction data is employed to inform suppliers what to sell, stock and distribute. —Virgil Bretz, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024

The book is filled with detailed descriptions and context of specific models and the years they were offered, along with tons of photos and classic print ads showing the cars in all their glory. —Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 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