punctilious
[puhngk-til-ee-uhs]
adjective
extremely attentive to punctilios; strict or exact in the observance of the formalities or amenities of conduct or actions.
Origin of punctilious
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Related Words for punctiliousness
fastidiousness, pain, consciousness, meticulousness, carefulness, concern, spotlight, awareness, care, TLC, strictness, formality, usage, decorum, protocol, nicety, propriety, form, preciseness, prescriptionExamples from the Web for punctiliousness
Historical Examples of punctiliousness
It must be confessed that this species of punctiliousness was carried too far.
Kilbourne's punctiliousness was exaggerated, but she thought she understood it.
A Sheaf of CornMary E. Mann
This punctiliousness about titles has more in it than shews at first sight.
Sebastian BachReginald Lane Poole
These embassies were always conducted with punctiliousness and gravity.
Stover at YaleOwen Johnson
And that is the end of the story of the punctiliousness of Don Sebastian.
OrientationsWilliam Somerset Maugham
punctilious
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