meticulous
Americanadjective
Related Words
See painstaking.
Other Word Forms
- meticulosity noun
- meticulously adverb
- meticulousness noun
- unmeticulous adjective
- unmeticulousness noun
Etymology
Origin of meticulous
First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin metīculōsus “full of fear, fearful,” equivalent to metī- for metū- (stem of metus “fear”) + -culōsus, extracted from perīculōsus “dangerous” ( perilous )
Example Sentences
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Given the sensitivities around healthcare, the company is taking a “deliberate, slightly slower, more meticulous approach” to the vertical than to other topic areas, Suleyman said.
This is all part of the Smith family’s meticulous exposure management, and it partly explains why Smith doesn’t have an extensive awards season track record.
From Salon
Despite their mainstream popularity, these groups were critically maligned—derided as “corporate rock” for their songs’ meticulous production.
What Donald had to weigh up was whether he had enough energy to go through another 18 months of meticulous research, preparation and implementation.
From BBC
Though Kate remained in Auburn, the spirits in Rochester spelled out meticulous instructions for a presentation to the public.
From Literature
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