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

During a recent, in-depth interview with The New Yorker, Kerr admitted that Green has pushed him to his limits. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026

The veteran troubadour elaborated on his ambivalence about his upcoming lifetime honor during two in-depth San Diego Union-Tribune interviews. —George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026

As part of the cruise, guests spend three nights on land, which provides a more in-depth experience of the region. —Karen Gardiner, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026

Once that period of time passes, a more in-depth investigation is required to bring arrestable charges against a suspect; in Lussier's case, the auditor's report noted that her final 911 call came about half an hour beyond the window. —Conor Wight, CBS News, 24 Apr. 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