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scrupulously
[ skroo-pyuh-luhs-lee ]
adverb
- 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.
Other Words From
- hy·per·scru·pu·lous·ly adverb
- un·der·scru·pu·lous·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of scrupulously1
Example Sentences
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.
He 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.
Like his predecessors, Thein Sein was a career army officer, but unlike many others, it was said, he was scrupulously honest.
“Maarten is a fictional character, but his life intersects with real events—and they are scrupulously accurate,” Mason explained.
In the yard, which was kept scrupulously neat, were flowers and plants of every description which flourishes in South Louisiana.
But, I am informed there are passages in it whose "secret nature will be scrupulously observed."
Use the butter-knife, salt-spoon, and sugar-tongs as scrupulously when alone, as if a room full of people were watching you.
Every detail may be scrupulously attended to, but let the whole effect be quiet and modest.
He brought a bottle of wine from the cupboard and set it on the table, and then a glass, which he first wiped scrupulously clean.
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