punctilious
extremely attentive to punctilios; strict or exact in the observance of the formalities or amenities of conduct or actions.
Origin of punctilious
1synonym study For punctilious
Other words for punctilious
Opposites for punctilious
Other words from punctilious
- punc·til·i·ous·ly, adverb
- punc·til·i·ous·ness, noun
- un·punc·til·i·ous, adjective
- un·punc·til·i·ous·ly, adverb
- un·punc·til·i·ous·ness, noun
Words that may be confused with punctilious
- punctilious , punctual
Words Nearby punctilious
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How to use punctilious in a sentence
The Tory revolutionary was so punctilious and respectful of her monarch it was almost embarrassing.
Margaret Thatcher and Queen Elizabeth’s Complicated Relationship | Andrew Marr | April 8, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTDenis Thatcher got on well with the Queen Mother, enjoyed a drink as much as she did, and was punctilious about royal protocol.
Margaret Thatcher and Queen Elizabeth’s Complicated Relationship | Andrew Marr | April 8, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe little boy of two, often quoted here, showed a punctilious feeling for order in the placing of things.
Children's Ways | James SullyNever lacking natural dignity, he was not punctilious in mere matters of form.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowAs the representative of his father-in-law, Haggard asked his lordship with punctilious hospitality if he would take another peg.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume II (of 3) | Charles James Wills
Fletcher's whole soul was possessed by a sore, jealous, punctilious patriotism.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington MacaulayHe was a servant and a lackey, and the punctilious gentlemen opposed to him were not inclined to cross swords with him.
The Light That Lures | Percy Brebner
British Dictionary definitions for punctilious
/ (pʌŋkˈtɪlɪəs) /
paying scrupulous attention to correctness in etiquette
attentive to detail
Derived forms of punctilious
- punctiliously, adverb
- punctiliousness, noun
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