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punctilious

UK
/pʌŋkˈtɪl.i.əs/
US
/pʌŋkˈtɪl.jəs/

Translations

punctiliousadjective
more punctilious
Comp.
most punctilious
Super.
UK
/pʌŋkˈtɪl.i.əs/
US
/pʌŋkˈtɪl.jəs/
She was punctilious in her attention to the rules of etiquette.
Elle était pointilleuse dans son attention aux règles de bienséance.
Additional translations
scrupuleuxS’emploie surtout pour insister sur le respect rigoureux des règles, des détails ou des convenances.
Synonyms
precise
careful
diligent
fastidious
scrupulous
meticulous
exact
fussy
Antonyms
careless
sloppy
negligent

Definitions

punctiliousadjective
Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
She was punctilious in her attention to the rules of etiquette.
Strictly observant of minute details, rules, or conventions
The auditor's punctilious examination uncovered even the smallest discrepancies.
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