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Detailed

Verb / dɪˈteɪld / Another word for detailed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

giving a lot of information with many details

Synonyms & similar words

elaborated elaborate detail thorough elaborate comprehensive meticulous precise exact specific particular minute full lengthy circumstantial exhaustive in-depth complete thoroughgoing painstaking systematic methodical organized

Synonyms by register

Formal

thorough comprehensive meticulous exhaustive

Informal

in-depth step-by-step blow-by-blow specific

Literary

exquisite painstaking

Antonyms

vague sketchy general broad superficial cursory imprecise

Common collocations

  • detailed plan
  • detailed report
  • detailed description
  • detailed analysis
  • detailed information
  • detailed instructions
  • detailed examination

Word family

noun detail
verb detail
adverb detailedly

Usage note

Often used to describe information, plans, or descriptions that include many small parts or facts. Can sometimes imply excessive focus on minor points if used negatively.

Example sentences

  1. The detective gave a detailed account of the crime scene.
  2. The artist created a detailed painting of the landscape.
  3. The chef provided a detailed recipe for the dish.
  4. The scientist conducted a detailed experiment to test the hypothesis.
  5. The historian wrote a detailed book about the events of the war.

Quotes

  • The devil is in the detailed provisions of the law.
  • The difference between something good and something great is attention to detail.
  • A dream becomes a goal when action is taken toward its achievement. And a goal becomes a detailed plan that is backed by action.

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