detailed

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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

detailed

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past tense and past participle of detail entry 2

Synonyms of detailed

Adjective

• 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

Adjective

We need a more detailed comparison of the available options.

He gave us very detailed instructions.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

As its title suggests, the movie plays, at times, like an attempt to uncover the lady behind the legend, but its chaotic setting rarely allows for such a detailed inquiry. — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 21 Sep. 2026

My advice is to create detailed plans in terms of deliverables, timelines and communications, then require adherence to those plans. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Sep. 2026

The Vatican on Monday published the detailed itinerary for Leo’s first visit to Latin America as pope. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

Turbine testing moves forward The companies did not disclose detailed test data from the ignition event. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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