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[dih-teyld, dee-teyld] / dɪˈteɪld, ˈdi teɪld /

ADJECTIVE

itemized, particularized

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accurate complicated comprehensive definite exact exhaustive intricate meticulous precise specific thorough

STRONG

amplified circumstantiated complete described developed disclosed elaborate elaborated enumerated exhausting full individualized narrow specified unfolded

WEAK

abundant all-inclusive at length blow-by-blow circumstantial clocklike copious finicky fussy individual minute nice point-by-point seriatim

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless false imprecise inaccurate indefinite inexact questionable simple uncertain vague

STRONG

incomplete needy

WEAK

brief cursory inexhaustive nonspecific sparing uncomplicated undetailed

Example Sentences

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For his doctoral research, LaSala worked with professor Temuulen "Teki" Sankey, an expert in remote sensing, to create detailed maps of several cave systems.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

A financial planner will be able to put together a detailed plan based on your lifestyle.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

In her new memoir, “View From the East Wing,” former first lady Jill Biden offers a detailed accounting of her husband’s presidency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Those summaries typically present results in broad categories such as “excellent health” or “within normal limits,” rather than providing detailed underlying data.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Ovid gives an account of Hercules’ life, but very briefly, quite unlike his usual extremely detailed method.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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