punctilious
[ puhngk-til-ee-uhs ]
/ pʌŋkˈtɪl i əs /
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adjective
extremely attentive to punctilios; strict or exact in the observance of the formalities or amenities of conduct or actions.
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Origin of punctilious
First recorded in 1625–35; punctili(o) + -ous
synonym study for punctilious
See scrupulous.
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punctilious , punctualDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for punctilious
punctilious
/ (pʌŋkˈtɪlɪəs) /
adjective
paying scrupulous attention to correctness in etiquette
attentive to detail
Derived forms of punctilious
punctiliously, adverbpunctiliousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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