detailed

[dih-teyld, dee-teyld]

adjective

1. having many details.

   a detailed problem.

   Synonyms: complicated, complex, involved

2. thorough in the treatment of details; minute.

   a detailed report.

   Synonyms: comprehensive, thorough, exhaustive

detailed

/ ˈdiːteɪld /

adjective

1. having many details or giving careful attention to details

   a detailed list of the ingredients required

Other Word Forms

• detailedly adverb
• detailedness noun
• nondetailed adjective
• overdetailed adjective
• undetailed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of detailed¹

First recorded in 1730–40; detail + -ed ²

Example Sentences

They can also produce "clear, detailed text on many subjects and explain a complex viewpoint".

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"The people have chosen," he said, promising to publish detailed election results, region by region.

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The court published its judgement later Tuesday, which detailed a series of alleged impropriety by an executive not named in the statement, but identified as the CEO.

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Details of the Met Police's discussions about Ms Wandelt were detailed to the court, from initial contact to the press coverage to Mrs McCann being "bombarded" with calls and texts.

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A detailed breakdown, with spreadsheets showing funding for public services, will follow on 3 November.

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Related Words

• accurate 
• complicated 
• comprehensive 
• definite 
• exact 
• exhaustive 
• intricate 
• meticulous 
• precise 
• specific 
• thorough