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punctilious

[ puhngk-til-ee-uhs ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

extremely attentive to punctilios; strict or exact in the observance of the formalities or amenities of conduct or actions.
Synonyms: conscientious, careful, demanding, precise
Antonyms: careless

punctilious

/ pʌŋkˈtɪlɪəs /

First recorded in 1625–35; punctili(o) + -ous

The Tory revolutionary was so punctilious and respectful of her monarch it was almost embarrassing.

Denis Thatcher got on well with the Queen Mother, enjoyed a drink as much as she did, and was punctilious about royal protocol.

The little boy of two, often quoted here, showed a punctilious feeling for order in the placing of things.

Never lacking natural dignity, he was not punctilious in mere matters of form.

As the representative of his father-in-law, Haggard asked his lordship with punctilious hospitality if he would take another peg.

Fletcher's whole soul was possessed by a sore, jealous, punctilious patriotism.

He was a servant and a lackey, and the punctilious gentlemen opposed to him were not inclined to cross swords with him.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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