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
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How to use punctilious in a sentence
Sometimes he assumes the serious ferocity of a brigand chief or the haughty punctiliousness of a hidalgo.
The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the first | Count Carlo GozziCaptiousness and punctiliousness were doubtless emphasized in order to obtain delay.
And then they set themselves to a renewed precision, a more slavish punctiliousness than before.
Studies of Christianity | James MartineauA notice on my punctiliousness may be put down to-night in her 'private diary.'
The Letters of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Barrett, Vol. 1 (of 2) 1845-1846 | Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett BarrettA few duties they will perform with the utmost punctiliousness, while others equally essential they never think of.
Bible Emblems | Edward E. Seelye
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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