Detailreiche

Detailreiche is a German adjective meaning “rich in detail.” It describes works, descriptions, or representations that include many specific elements or features. The form detailreiche is the feminine singular nominative/accusative form (die detailreiche Beschreibung) and, in plural, appears as detailreiche when used with certain determiners or in bare phrases; with a definite article in plural it becomes detailreichen (die detailreichen Beschreibungen). In masculine or neuter contexts, you would encounter detailreicher or detailreiches (ein detailreicher Text; ein detailreiches Bild).

Detailreiche descriptions are common in descriptive prose, art criticism, architectural writing, and museum catalogs, where the goal is to create a precise and vivid depiction. They can heighten realism and immersion by enumerating textures, colors, materials, and spatial cues, or by tracing a complex sequence of events. However, excessive reliance on detailreich passages can affect pacing and readability, potentially slowing narrative drive or overwhelming the reader.

Related terms include Detailreichtum (the wealth of details), detailliert or detaillierte (more neutral or technical in sense of thoroughly worked out), and phrases such as detaillierte Darstellung or detailreiches Setup. In usage, detailreich functions as a stylistic descriptor rather than a fixed category; writers may choose it to emphasize richness of depiction, while more concise alternatives exist for streamlined communication.