punctilious
pronunciation
How to pronounce punctilious in British English:
UK [pʌŋkˈtɪliəs]
How to pronounce punctilious in American English:
US [pʌŋkˈtɪliəs]
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- Adjective:
- marked by precise accordance with details
Word Origin
- punctilious (adj.)
- 1630s, probably from Italian puntiglioso, from puntiglio "fine point," from Latin punctum "prick" (see point (n.)). Related: Punctiliously; punctiliousness.
Example
- 1. She displayed a punctilious lack of curiosity about such things .
- 2. Coordination skill , flexible ideas , punctilious person .
- 3. She is very punctilious about hygiene .
- 4. Not at all . You are most punctilious .
- 5. Coordination skill , flexible ideas , punctilious , good study ability .