scrupulously
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.
in a way that shows care or precision:The authors have scrupulously researched the culinary culture of the early 18th century.
Origin of scrupulously
1Other words from scrupulously
- hy·per·scru·pu·lous·ly, adverb
- un·der·scru·pu·lous·ly, adverb
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How to use scrupulously in a sentence
These are two highly capable and professional militaries, whose nations have scrupulously maintained neutrality for decades, and they will add significant firepower and geopolitical advantage to NATO.
Finland and Sweden Joining NATO Is the Latest Example of Putin Miscalculating the Ukraine War | James Stavridis | May 18, 2022 | TimeHe is scrupulously honest and demands the same from all those who work for him.
In the convention, Washington scrupulously followed the gag rule, so his thoughts on the proceedings are somewhat unknown.
Objects are scrupulously labeled by name, manufacturer, and material.
The Hippocratic injunction to “first, do no harm,” should be scrupulously respected.
The U.S.’s ‘Yadda, Yadda, Yadda’ Doctrine for Syria | Jeremy Shapiro | September 15, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Like his predecessors, Thein Sein was a career army officer, but unlike many others, it was said, he was scrupulously honest.
Aung San Suu Kyi Faces Test After Burma Election Triumph | Peter Popham | April 2, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST“Maarten is a fictional character, but his life intersects with real events—and they are scrupulously accurate,” Mason explained.
Richard Mason on New Novel History of a Pleasure Seeker | Jane Ciabattari | February 15, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTIn the yard, which was kept scrupulously neat, were flowers and plants of every description which flourishes in South Louisiana.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinBut, I am informed there are passages in it whose "secret nature will be scrupulously observed."
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian HamiltonUse the butter-knife, salt-spoon, and sugar-tongs as scrupulously when alone, as if a room full of people were watching you.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence HartleyEvery detail may be scrupulously attended to, but let the whole effect be quiet and modest.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence HartleyHe brought a bottle of wine from the cupboard and set it on the table, and then a glass, which he first wiped scrupulously clean.
The Circular Study | Anna Katharine Green
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