in-depth

adjective

(ˈ)in-ˈdepth 

: covering many or all important points of a subject : comprehensive, thorough

an in-depth study

in-depth news coverage

… recently launched a podcast designed to take a more in-depth look at certain topics on his show.

—Jamie Friedlander

compare depth sense 5

Synonyms

• all-embracing
• all-in [chiefly British]
• all-inclusive
• broad-gauge
• broad-gauged
• compendious
• complete
• comprehensive
• cover-all
• cyclopedic
• embracive
• encyclopedic
• exhaustive
• full
• global
• inclusive
• omnibus
• panoramic
• thorough
• universal

Examples of in-depth in a Sentence

an in-depth report on the issue of violence in popular entertainment

Recent Examples on the Web

The four-part historical drama series dramatizes the story of Cassandra Austen burning her more-famous sister Jane’s personal letters (okay, Amy March from Little Women vibes!), turning it into an in-depth look at the complex love that can emerge between siblings. —Emma Specter, Vogue, 2 May 2025

Conduct an annual, in-depth, regular review with your insurance broker. —Ryan Weissmueller, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

For a more in-depth look, take a peek at our at our Celestron NexStar 4SE review. —Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 May 2025

The social media star opened up about the in-depth docuseries about her childhood and the impact it's had on her since its April 9 release. —Skyler Caruso, People.com, 1 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in-depth

• depth

Kids Definition

in-depth

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˌdepth

: covering many or all important points : thorough

an in-depth investigation