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- pronunciation:
- puhngk
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
strictly adhering to etiquette or formalities.
Her mother-in-law was so punctilious that she was always nervous about making any error of etiquette in her presence.- similar words:
- ceremonious, formal, precise, prim, religious
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definition 2: |
greatly concerned with every detail; precise.
Our punctilious housekeeper will have a fit if you leave your coat draped on a chair for five minutes.- antonyms:
- careless
- similar words:
- careful, conscientious, exact, minute, precise, prim, thorough
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related words: |
accurate, conscientious, dutiful, meticulous, narrow, observant, scrupulous, stiff, strict |
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derivations: |
punctiliously (adv.), punctiliousness (n.) |
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