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

This 12-chapter, 367-page book provides in-depth content on all facets of the sports industry and is available for $79.50 online and $99.50 print. —Dennis Howard, Sportico.com, 19 June 2025

Here's an in-depth look at what the Swedish prospect brings to the table. —Scott Powers, New York Times, 18 June 2025

For a more in-depth look at our Celestron NexStar 4SE review. —Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 June 2025

Our in-depth analysis of SoundHound AI, covering key parameters such as Growth, Profitability, Financial Stability, and Downturn Resilience, indicates that the company has demonstrated only moderate operating performance and financial condition. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 17 June 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