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View usage for: (pʌŋktɪliəs) adjectiveSomeone who is punctilious is very careful to behave correctly. [formal] He was punctilious about being ready and waiting in the entrance hall exactly ontime. He was a punctilious young man. Synonyms: particular, careful, strict, exact More Synonyms of punctilious punctiliously adverb Given the circumstances, his behaviour to Laura had been punctiliously correct. punctilious in British English (pʌŋkˈtɪlɪəs) adjective1. paying scrupulous attention to correctness in etiquette Derived forms punctiliously (puncˈtiliously) adverb punctiliousness (puncˈtiliousness) noun punctilious in American English (pʌŋkˈtɪliəs) adjective1. very careful about every detail of behavior, ceremony, etc. a punctilious host 2. very exact; scrupulous Derived forms punctiliously (puncˈtiliously) adverb punctiliousness (puncˈtiliousness) noun Word origin Fr pointilleux < pointille < It puntiglio: see punctilio Examples of 'punctilious' in a sentencepunctilious Definition attentive to detail (formal) He was punctilious about being ready exactly on time. Synonyms anal retentive ceremonious nit-picky (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition very exact and thorough He decided to prosecute her after careful consideration of all the facts. Synonyms thorough, full, particular, accurate, precise, intensive, in-depth, meticulous, conscientious, attentive, exhaustive, painstaking, scrupulous, assiduousDefinition excessively polite or formal Synonyms formal, civil, exact, ritual, precise, stiff, dignified, stately, solemn, courteous, courtly, deferential, starchy (informal), punctiliousDefinition painstaking or thorough in one's work She is generally very conscientious about her work. Synonyms thorough, particular, careful, exact, faithful, meticulous, painstaking, diligent, punctilious (formal) Nearby words ofpunctilious - punch-up
- punchy
- punctilio
- punctilious
- punctual
- punctuality
- punctually
Additional synonymsDefinition precise, as opposed to approximate She is very punctual and very exact in her duties. Synonyms meticulous, severe, careful, strict, exacting, precise, rigorous, painstaking, scrupulous, methodical, punctilious (formal) Definition overelaborate or ornate Even the most finicky eater will find something to eat. Synonyms fussy, difficult, particular, hard to please, critical, scrupulous, fastidious, dainty, squeamish, choosy (informal), picky (informal), nit-picking (informal), finicking, overnice, overparticular, nit-picky (informal) He wrote a very formal letter of apology. Synonyms serious, stiff, detached, aloof, official, reserved, correct, conventional, remote, exact, precise, starched, prim, unbending, punctilious (formal), ceremoniousDefinition very particular about detail She's not fussy about her food. Synonyms particular, difficult, exacting, discriminating, fastidious, dainty, squeamish, choosy (informal), picky (informal), nit-picking (informal), hard to please, finicky, pernickety, faddish, faddy, anal retentive, old-maidish, old womanish, overparticular, nit-picky (informal) Definition very precise about details He was so meticulous about everything. Synonyms thorough, detailed, particular, strict, exact, precise, microscopic, fussy, painstaking, perfectionist, scrupulous, fastidious, punctilious, nit-picky (informal) Definition subtle As a politician, he drew a nice distinction between his own opinions and the wishes of the majority. Synonyms precise, fine, careful, strict, accurate, exact, exacting, subtle, delicate, discriminating, rigorous, meticulous, scrupulous, fastidiousDefinition strict in observing rules or standards They speak very precise English. Synonyms strict, particular, exact, nice, formal, careful, stiff, rigid, meticulous, inflexible, scrupulous, fastidious, prim, puritanical, finicky, punctilious (formal), ceremoniousDefinition suited to a particular purpose Please ensure that the proper procedures are followed. Synonyms correct, accepted, established, appropriate, right, formal, conventional, accurate, exact, precise, legitimate, orthodox, aptDefinition very careful or precise scrupulous attention to detail Synonyms careful, strict, precise, minute, nice, exact, rigorous, meticulous, painstaking, fastidious, punctilious (formal) Definition (of a meaning) exact the strictest sense of the word Synonyms exact, accurate, precise, close, true, particular, religious, faithful, meticulous, scrupulous |