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 of detailed

• thorough
• full
• comprehensive

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

Not least, Pletcher’s quite detailed conditioning over the two months paid off, and Renegade delivered a superb performance. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

The project is expected to cover the full reactor lifecycle, from detailed engineering and site preparation to commissioning, operation, and possible decommissioning or mission conversion. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026

The secretaries demanded detailed descriptions of the methodology DHS used as well as transparency about what state voter lists DHS analyzed. — Miles Parks, NPR, 31 July 2026

Rather than responding to detailed questions for this story, Sarnecki issued a statement criticizing wasteful government spending. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1740, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for detailed

• ailed
• bailed
• baled
• failed
• flailed
• hailed
• haled
• jailed
• mailed
• nailed
• paled
• quailed

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