scrupulously

[ skroo-pyuh-luhs-lee ]

adverb

1. in a way that shows strict regard for moral standards or principles:

   He has a reputation as a consistently hardworking and scrupulously honest and fair newspaperman.

2. in a way that shows care or precision:

   The authors have scrupulously researched the culinary culture of the early 18th century.

Other Words From

• hy·per·scru·pu·lous·ly adverb
• un·der·scru·pu·lous·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of scrupulously¹

scrupulous ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

These are two highly capable and professional militaries, whose nations have scrupulously maintained neutrality for decades, and they will add significant firepower and geopolitical advantage to NATO.

From Time

He is scrupulously honest and demands the same from all those who work for him.

From Washington Blade

In the convention, Washington scrupulously followed the gag rule, so his thoughts on the proceedings are somewhat unknown.

From The Daily Beast

Objects are scrupulously labeled by name, manufacturer, and material.

From The Daily Beast

The Hippocratic injunction to “first, do no harm,” should be scrupulously respected.

From The Daily Beast

Like his predecessors, Thein Sein was a career army officer, but unlike many others, it was said, he was scrupulously honest.

From The Daily Beast

“Maarten is a fictional character, but his life intersects with real events—and they are scrupulously accurate,” Mason explained.

From The Daily Beast

In the yard, which was kept scrupulously neat, were flowers and plants of every description which flourishes in South Louisiana.

From Project Gutenberg

But, I am informed there are passages in it whose "secret nature will be scrupulously observed."

From Project Gutenberg

Use the butter-knife, salt-spoon, and sugar-tongs as scrupulously when alone, as if a room full of people were watching you.

From Project Gutenberg

Every detail may be scrupulously attended to, but let the whole effect be quiet and modest.

From Project Gutenberg

He brought a bottle of wine from the cupboard and set it on the table, and then a glass, which he first wiped scrupulously clean.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• carefully
• meticulously