Detailed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /di-ˈtāld/ de·tailed

Meaning & Definition of Detailed

Detailed (adjective)

  1. marked by abundant detail or by thoroughness in treating small items or parts

Detailed (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. including many small descriptive features

    "a detailed report on all the activities that their Scout troop had been involved in over the past year"

    similar: blow-by-blow, circumstantial, elaborate, full, minute, particular, particularized, thorough
    related: enumerated, inventoried, itemized, listed, numerated, delineated, specific, specified, abundant, copious, comprehensive, encyclopedic, exhausting, exhaustive, inclusionary, inclusive, in-depth, omnibus, panoramic, thoroughgoing, accurate, correct, exact, precise, complete, entire, replete, distinct, explicit, sharp, mapped (out), descriptive, graphic, picturesque, vivid
    opposite: compendious, summary
    near: brief, compact, concise, crisp, pithy, short, succinct, terse, abbreviated, abridged, curtailed, cut, pruned, shortened, trimmed, ambiguous, indeterminate, nebulous, nondescript, sketchy, vague, bird's-eye, broad, general, nonspecific, overall, unspecified

  2. made or done with great care or with much detail

    "a detailed miniature of the royal palace"

    similar: complex, complicated, elaborate, fancy, intricate, involved, sophisticated
    related: elegant, exquisite, grand, magnificent, ornate, splendid, chichi, extravagant, exuberant, fancified, flamboyant, frilly, gimmicked (up), grandiose, ostentatious, overwrought, showy, souped-up, Byzantine, convoluted, involute, involuted, labyrinthian, labyrinthine
    opposite: no-frills, simple, unfancy, unsophisticated
    near: modest, plain, plain-Jane, plain-vanilla, uncomplicated, bald, bare, naked, unadorned, undecorated, unvarnished

Detailed (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to assign to a place or position

    "once again he was detailed to guard duty"

    similar: posted, stationed
    related: set, appointed, placed, positioned

  2. 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"

    similar: appointed, assigned, attached, commissioned, constituted, designated, named, nominated, placed
    related: authorized, delegated, deputed, deputized, anointed, consecrated, created, inaugurated, inducted, installed, instated, instituted, invested, made, ordained, crowned, enthroned, throned, chose, destined, drafted, elected, handpicked, selected, singled (out), voted (in)
    opposite: discharged, dismissed, expelled, fired
    near: blackballed, deposed, dethroned, displaced, ejected, evicted, ousted, overthrew, removed, threw out, uncrowned, unmade, unseated

  3. to specify one after another

    "detailed all of the reasons that the plan was a bad idea"

    similar: enumerated, itemized, listed, numerated, recited, reeled off, rehearsed, ticked (off)
    related: outlined, tabulated, tallied, cataloged, inventoried, charted, diagrammed, graphed, calculated, computed, estimated, figured, reckoned, cited, mentioned, named
    near: generalized

Related Entry: Detail (verb)

Detail is a different word from Detailed. The synonyms below are for detail, not for detailed.

  1. to assign to a place or position

    "once again he was detailed to guard duty"

    similar: post, station
    related: set, appoint, place, position

  2. 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"

    similar: appoint, assign, attach, commission, constitute, designate, name, nominate, place
    related: authorize, delegate, depute, deputize, anoint, consecrate, create, inaugurate, induct, install, instate, institute, invest, make, ordain, crown, enthrone, throne, choose, destine, draft, elect, handpick, select, single (out), vote (in)
    opposite: discharge, dismiss, expel, fire
    near: blackball, depose, dethrone, displace, eject, evict, oust, overthrow, remove, throw out, uncrown, unmake, unseat

  3. to specify one after another

    "detailed all of the reasons that the plan was a bad idea"

    similar: enumerate, itemize, list, numerate, recite, reel off, rehearse, tick (off)
    related: outline, tabulate, tally, catalog, inventory, chart, diagram, graph, calculate, compute, estimate, figure, reckon, cite, mention, name

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Detailed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Detailed:

blow-by-blow, circumstantial, elaborate, full, minute, particular, particularized, thorough, complex, complicated, fancy, intricate, involved, sophisticated, posted, stationed, appointed, assigned, attached, commissioned, constituted, designated, named, nominated, placed, enumerated, itemized, listed, numerated, recited, reeled off, rehearsed, ticked (off)

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Detailed

Words with the opposite meaning of Detailed:

compendious, summary, no-frills, simple, unfancy, unsophisticated, discharged, dismissed, expelled, fired

Related Words for Detailed

inventoried, delineated, specific, specified, abundant, copious, comprehensive, encyclopedic, exhausting, exhaustive, inclusionary, inclusive, in-depth, omnibus, panoramic, thoroughgoing, accurate, correct, exact, precise, complete, entire, replete, distinct, explicit, sharp, mapped (out), descriptive, graphic, picturesque

Near Antonyms of Detailed

brief, compact, concise, crisp, pithy, short, succinct, terse, abbreviated, abridged, curtailed, cut, pruned, shortened, trimmed, ambiguous, indeterminate, nebulous, nondescript, sketchy, vague, bird's-eye, broad, general, nonspecific, overall, unspecified, modest, plain, plain-Jane

Word Forms of Detailed

Derived words: detailedly (adverb), detailedness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Detailed

First known use: 1740

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Detailed

Frequently Asked Questions about Detailed

What does "Detailed" mean?

"Detailed" means marked by abundant detail or by thoroughness in treating small items or parts. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: marked by abundant detail or by thoroughness in treating small items or parts. It has 5 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Detailed"?

Other words for "Detailed" include blow-by-blow, circumstantial, elaborate, full, minute, particular, particularized and thorough. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Detailed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Detailed"?

There are 130 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Detailed". Common alternatives include blow-by-blow, circumstantial, elaborate, full, minute, particular, particularized, thorough, complex and complicated.

What is the opposite of "Detailed"?

Antonyms of "Detailed" include compendious, summary, no-frills, simple, unfancy, unsophisticated, discharged and dismissed. Near antonyms include brief, compact, concise and crisp.

How do you use "Detailed" in a sentence?

Examples of "Detailed" in a sentence: "a detailed report on all the activities that their Scout troop had been involved in over the past year"; "a detailed miniature of the royal palace"; "once again he was detailed to guard duty".

Is "Detailed" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Detailed" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Detailed" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Detailed" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Detailed"?

"Detailed" is pronounced /di-ˈtāld/ and divided into syllables as de·tailed.