meticulous
[mɨˈtɪkjuləs]
An meticulous person pays close attention to details and tries to do things perfectly.
When people talk about someone being meticulous, they often mean that this person has high standards for themselves and doesn't like making mistakes. You might hear a teacher say, "My student is so meticulous when it comes to their math homework - she always double-checks her answers." A friend might comment on your cooking, "You're always so meticulous about following the recipe, no wonder everything turns out delicious!"
How common is "meticulous"?
Word meticulous is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
adjective
Characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details.
carefulpainstakingpreciserigorousscrupulousaggressivecarefreecarelessslapdashsloppy
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