We need a detailed description of what happened.
Source: tatoeba (25173)
Detailed
/dɪˈteɪld/
Synonyms for "detailed" (212 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (43)
Adjective(16 words)
elaborateaccurate informationbusycareful observation journalclose reading strategyclose studycompleted statuscomplex taskcomprehensive instructioncomprehensive viewconcrete instancedescribedescriptivedescriptive detaildescriptive detailsdescriptive grammar
Verb(2 words)
clarifiedclose up
Strong matches (63)
Adjective(16 words)
descriptive labeldescriptive propertydescriptive taskdescriptive termsdescriptive writing sampledocumentelaborate descriptionelaborate designelaboratedenumerateexplainfine-grainedgranulargraphic illustrationgraphic operationintimate details
Noun(12 words)
descriptive phrasedescriptive term phrasedescriptive textdescriptive word choicedetailing processelaborate instructionselaborate materialsexplicit purposegraphicgraphic artgraphic representationinteraction history details
Related words (106)
Adjective(34 words)
intricate designintricate embroideryintricate fabric patternintricate flower patterninvolvedlarge-scalelifelike depictionlistlogmicrographicmicroscopicmicroscopic analysismicroscopic slidemicroscopic structuremicroscopic viewingmicroscopic worldmicroscopicalmicroscopical examinationmolecular levelmolecular-level
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multicellular organism complexitynotepainstakingphotographicpreciserecordrepletesmall detailstrict burial-action protocolsubstantive feedbacktechnicalthoroughverbosewell preserved imprint
Noun(23 words)
itemized listlldlong formmegapixelmicro-detailmicrolevelmicroscopic organismsmicroscopically observedminiatureminute observationmore completemore descriptivemost descriptiveparticularizingpointillistresearch planscience notebook observationspecifyingstate your positiontip to tail addition
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Determiner(3 words)
more writtenmost microscopic specimensthe entire data set
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: elaborate, absolute, abundant, accurate, accurate information.
- Sentence evidence is available for detailed, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "detailed".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "detailed"
Keep "detailed" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "detailed" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "detailed", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "detailed" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesMore specific
12 entriesbreakdowncatalogdata entrydata pointenumerateenumerationitemizationitemizelistmeasurement logspecificationvariable listing
Collocations
10 entriesdetail the datadetail the findingsdetail the proceduredetail the stepsdetailed analysisdetailed descriptiondetailed explanationdetailed instructionsdetailed plandetailed report
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
4 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
I want more detailed information.
Source: tatoeba (30431)
Please show me your detailed plan.
Source: tatoeba (38854)
Detailed maps of this area have not been drawn.
Source: tatoeba (57929)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "detailed"?
Closest matches include elaborate, absolute, abundant, accurate, accurate information.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "detailed"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.