punctilious

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Adjective punctilious has 1 sense

meticulous, punctilious - marked by precise accordance with details; "was worryingly meticulous about trivial details"; "punctilious in his attention to rules of etiquette"
Antonym: imprecise (indirect, via precise)

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punctilious

Definition: showing great attention to detail or correct behavior

Part of speech: adjective

Sense 1: characterized by precise adherence to etiquette, customs, or rules

Example sentence: The punctilious waiter ensured that all the cutlery was perfectly aligned before serving each course.

Sense 2: paying strict attention to minute details; meticulous

Example sentence: The architect was punctilious in his design, carefully considering every aspect for the perfect balance.

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