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punctilious

adjective

/pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/

Meaning

Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.

She was punctilious in her attention to etiquette.

meticulous, precise, scrupulous, exact, careful

careless, negligent, sloppy

punctilious attention, punctilious detail, punctilious manners, punctilious observer

prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees

Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.

Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.

suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected

Relating to the sense of smell.

Staying firm in something or maintaining strong resolve