Utförligen

Utförligen is a Swedish adverb meaning "in detail" or "thoroughly." It is used to indicate the manner in which something is described, explained, or analyzed, typically signaling a comprehensive treatment rather than a brief summary.

It is common in formal or written Swedish, including academic articles, legal documents, and technical reports. In everyday speech, speakers may prefer simpler phrases such as "i detalj" or "noggrant" instead. Typical constructions involve verbs such as beskriva, redogöra, behandla, or förklara: for example, "Rapporten redogjorde utförligen för metodval och resultat" and "Artikeln behandlade frågan utförligen."

Originating from the adjective utförlig ("thorough, detailed"), utförligen is the adverbial form used to express "in a thorough manner." It signals emphasis on completeness and precision in descriptive or analytical writing. Because of its formal tone, it tends to appear more in written texts than in casual conversation. Related forms include utförlig (adjective) and utförligt (another adverbial form), all sharing the same root and general meaning of thoroughness.