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 was a scrupulously superficial man, believing so fervently in the magic of surfaces that his fervor almost passed for profundity,” Mr. Junod writes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
But the scrupulously low-key Rubio was not about to do it in public.
From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025
"He will, I am sure, be scrupulously correct and civil," he adds.
From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025
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 • Sep. 2, 2025
Auri was scrupulously clean and full of joy.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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