meticulous
Americanadjective
Related Words
See painstaking.
Other Word Forms
- meticulosity noun
- meticulously adverb
- meticulousness noun
- unmeticulous adjective
- unmeticulousness noun
Etymology
Origin of meticulous
First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin metīculōsus “full of fear, fearful,” equivalent to metī- for metū- (stem of metus “fear”) + -culōsus, extracted from perīculōsus “dangerous” ( perilous )
Example Sentences
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Despite their mainstream popularity, these groups were critically maligned—derided as “corporate rock” for their songs’ meticulous production.
What Donald had to weigh up was whether he had enough energy to go through another 18 months of meticulous research, preparation and implementation.
From BBC
Though Kate remained in Auburn, the spirits in Rochester spelled out meticulous instructions for a presentation to the public.
From Literature
This is a film about how the mere structure of something can conjure intense admiration, and Kramer dextrously reflects that idea in every meticulous moment.
From Salon
That character was originally created to be even more over the top -- his name was at first supposed to be Colonel Carnage -- but Duvall had it toned down, demonstrating his meticulous approach to acting.
From Barron's
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