scrupulously
Americanadverb
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in a way that shows strict regard for moral standards or principles.
He has a reputation as a consistently hardworking and scrupulously honest and fair newspaperman.
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in a way that shows care or precision.
The authors have scrupulously researched the culinary culture of the early 18th century.
Other Word Forms
- hyperscrupulously adverb
- underscrupulously adverb
Etymology
Origin of scrupulously
Example Sentences
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He added: "The government has remained scrupulously neutral."
From BBC
The CNE called for "patience" as it finishes the count delayed by technical difficulties, and has vowed the end result will "scrupulously respect the popular will."
From Barron's
On Wednesday Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau used X to demand that Honduran “electoral authorities and the military . . . adhere scrupulously and faithfully to the laws and Constitution of Honduras.”
"He will, I am sure, be scrupulously correct and civil," he adds.
From BBC
A couple of seasons ago in Phoenix, I had taped a midday match to watch after work and was scrupulously avoiding any source of spoilers.
From Los Angeles Times
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