detailed

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

Synonyms

• blow-by-blow
• circumstantial
• elaborate
• full
• minute
• particular
• particularized
• thorough

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

We need a more detailed comparison of the available options.

He gave us very detailed instructions.

Recent Examples on the Web

True cut glass is created by artists moving a piece of glass against round blades in detailed patterns. —Katie Akin, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025

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This led to a detailed dialogue that was quite interesting and factored those facets into further advice about my mental health going forward. —Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025

The slightly more detailed math looks like this: Mr. Trump has said these tariffs will reduce trade imbalances and level the international playing field. —Ben Blatt, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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