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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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The White House released the request as part of a detailed 92-page budget proposal, alongside summaries outlining its priorities across federal agencies.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

While readers don’t look to Ray Bradbury’s classic “The Martian Chronicles” for insights into the atmosphere of Mars, they get a detailed description in Weir’s “The Martian.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The mine's consultants responded, saying detailed costings "are currently being prepared".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The following year, they published a detailed guide for autistic adults on what to expect when contacting 988.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“This map is highly detailed, but the hidden entrance does not appear to be on it,” Simon said in frustration.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.