detailed

[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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While some described the former Marine as a kind and supportive partner, others detailed disturbing conduct.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

This follows the foundation’s more detailed analysis earlier this year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Rather than relying exclusively on archival institutional repositories, the studio executed specialized field expeditions to a variety of distinct global environments to gather raw primary telemetry like detailed images, LiDAR scans, weather data and sound.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Many involved companies that Left tweeted about but that weren’t the subject of detailed research reports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Surrounding the main drawing are detailed sketches of twisting branches, capturing several different angles.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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