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

detailedness

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noun

de·​tailed·​ness -l(ə̇)dnə̇s 

plural -es

: the quality or state of being detailed : particularity

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

The ministry, which does not differentiate between civilians and combatants, is staffed by medical professionals who maintain detailed records viewed as generally reliable by United Nations agencies and independent experts. — ABC News, 19 July 2026

At the very least, the decision to screen for and treat low testosterone levels warrants an individualized and detailed discussion regarding potential risks. — Alexander P. Cole, STAT, 18 July 2026

Acceptance into technical review constitutes a key milestone in Ohio’s permitting process, confirming that the Ohio EPA has determined the application contains the information required to begin a detailed evaluation. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

The 45 mm Excalibur Kabuto Legacy takes particular inspiration from the samurai, spotlighting 12 highly detailed commanders perched at each hour mark—one of just many stunning aspects that will catch your eye on this latest release. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 July 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