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extremely attentive to punctilios; strict or exact in the observance of the formalities or amenities of conduct or actions.
Related forms
punc·til·i·ous·ly, adverb
punc·til·i·ous·ness, noun
un·punc·til·i·ous, adjective
un·punc·til·i·ous·ly, adverb
un·punc·til·i·ous·ness, noun
Antonyms
careless.
careless.
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punctilious
1634, probably from It. puntiglioso, from puntiglio "fine point," from L. punctum "prick" (see point).
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