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 of in-depth

• comprehensive
• thorough
• extensive
• full
• panoramic

Examples of in-depth in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Boise State football held its summer media day on Wednesday afternoon, opening up coaches and 10 players to a cascade of questions, from in-depth positional breakdowns to each player’s favorite childhood TV show. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026

Be sure to check back for our in-depth reviews of the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8, and Z Fold 8 Ultra to find out. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026

For more details on how this all works, see my in-depth discussion at the link here. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

The wine production process was explained to us in an in-depth but accessible manner. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026

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