DETAILED Synonyms: 195 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the adjective 'detailed' differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of detailed are circumstantial , minute , and particular . While all these words mean "dealing with a matter fully and usually point by point," detailed stresses abundance or completeness of detail. // a detailed analysis of the event

Q: When might 'circumstantial' be a better fit than 'detailed'?

Although the words circumstantial and detailed have much in common, circumstantial implies fullness of detail that fixes something described in time and space. // a circumstantial account of our visit

Q: In what contexts can 'minute' take the place of 'detailed'?

The words minute and detailed can be used in similar contexts, but minute implies close and searching attention to the smallest details. // a minute examination of a fossil

Q: When could 'particular' be used to replace 'detailed'?

The meanings of particular and detailed largely overlap; however, particular implies a precise attention to every detail. // a particular description of the scene of the crime

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adjective

di-ˈtāld

Definition of detailed

as in thorough

including many small descriptive features a detailed report on all the activities that their Scout troop had been involved in over the past year

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as in intricate

made or done with great care or with much detail a detailed miniature of the royal palace

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detailed

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verb

past tense of detail

as in appointed

to assign to a place or position once again he was detailed to guard duty

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as in nominated

to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty the new assistant was detailed to accompany the boss on the business trip

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as in listed

to specify one after another detailed all of the reasons that the plan was a bad idea

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generalized

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How does the adjective detailed differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of detailed are circumstantial, minute, and particular. While all these words mean "dealing with a matter fully and usually point by point," detailed stresses abundance or completeness of detail.

a detailed analysis of the event

When might circumstantial be a better fit than detailed?

Although the words circumstantial and detailed have much in common, circumstantial implies fullness of detail that fixes something described in time and space.

a circumstantial account of our visit

In what contexts can minute take the place of detailed?

The words minute and detailed can be used in similar contexts, but minute implies close and searching attention to the smallest details.

a minute examination of a fossil

When could particular be used to replace detailed?

The meanings of particular and detailed largely overlap; however, particular implies a precise attention to every detail.

a particular description of the scene of the crime

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Recent Examples of detailed

Adjective

Starring newcomers Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Alastair Stout as Ronald Weasley and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, the series promises a richer, more detailed adaptation of the books, along with a more contemporary feel. — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 The look by Jacquemus took on an elegant vibe, with black sheer fabric and detailed embroidery comprising a flowy, floor-length gown. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Verb

During his comeback news conference Donald detailed his grueling preparation to return to the game. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The theory gained new weight after Davis detailed his role in the fatal shooting in his 2019 memoir Compton Street Legend. — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for detailed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for detailed

Adjective

Medical experts say a thorough screening is critical to preventing deaths.

— Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Most importantly, don’t be afraid to advocate for a thorough skin exam.

— Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of thorough

Adjective

Footage obtained earlier this week by a CNN team on the ground offered a glimpse inside these intricate networks built to harness Nepal’s rivers and fuel its booming hydropower industry.

— Bhadra Sharma, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
This is, to be clear, a massive streamlining of Woolf’s novel, which goes deep into the lives of William, Mary, and Ralph, among whom a series of intricate romantic attachments begin to develop.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of intricate

Verb

Its board members are appointed by Illinois’ governor and Chicago’s mayor.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Licata and Fort Worth ISD’s Board of Managers implemented the Elevate model for the district’s most struggling campuses shortly after they were appointed to their jobs by the Texas Education Agency as part of its takeover of the district.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of appointed

Verb

To start, readers nominated 40 bakeries crafting delicious sweet treats in Charlotte and the surrounding area, then narrowed down the field across five rounds of voting.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
The last time he was nominated for an Oscar, today’s monthslong grind of awards-season campaigning barely existed.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of nominated

Verb

DeNA, founded in Tokyo in 1999 and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, spans mobile games, live-streaming and sports alongside its entertainment business.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
Outside the courthouse, Navarrete listed all the documents her client would need for a chance to stay, as his daughter furiously typed them into a cellphone.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of listed

Adjective

The Irish Examiner spoke with a young crafter who described cooking alongside knitting and crochet as some of her most mindful time, because the activities require her full attention.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Parking at Ventura Harbor is free Monday through Thursday, and $10 for a full-day pass Friday through Sunday and on major holidays.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of full

Adjective

Thanks to the studio audience of super fans and elaborate red carpet entrance, this felt less like a reunion and more like an awards show (and occasionally, when the audience cheered or booed for an Islander on stage, like a Jerry Springer set).

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
Once a process to curate guest lists for elaborate events, now restaurateurs can fire off a quick direct message to an influencer between kitchen tasks.

— Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of elaborate

Verb

Flood damage to the Transcanyon Waterline prompted closures within the park, the park service posted on its website.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Even near the end of an August in which the Jays went 17-11, the team posted a near-average wRC+ (101 entering Sunday).

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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