punctilious — showing great attention to detail or correct behavior; very careful about following rules or proper procedures
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing great attention to detail or correct behavior; very careful about following rules or proper procedures
Pronunciation (IPA): /pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/
Korean meaning: 세부사항이나 올바른 행동에 매우 주의를 기울이는; 규칙이나 적절한 절차를 따르는 데 매우 세심한
Korean pronunciation: 펑크**틸**리어스
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is so punctilious that she irons her pajamas before going to bed.
- The butler was punctilious in his duties, ensuring every silver spoon was perfectly polished.
- He's so punctilious about email formatting that he spent an hour adjusting the font size by 0.5 points.
punctilious
ADJECTIVE//pʌŋkˈtɪliəs//
showing great attention to detail or correct behavior; very careful about following rules or proper procedures
A punctilious waiter precisely measures silverware placement for perfect table setting
Being punctilious and meticulous can become ridiculous!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'punctum' meaning 'point' or 'dot', combined with the suffix '-ilious' (meaning 'having the quality of'). The word originally referred to strict attention to fine points or details.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is so punctilious that she irons her pajamas before going to bed.”
“The butler was punctilious in his duties, ensuring every silver spoon was perfectly polished.”
“He's so punctilious about email formatting that he spent an hour adjusting the font size by 0.5 points.”
“The lawyer's punctilious review of the contract revealed several important clauses that others had missed.”
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