Meticulous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɪˈtɪkjɪlɪs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Meticulous is an adjective meaning Characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details.
Meaning
Characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details.
More Meanings
- (archaic) Timid, fearful, overly cautious.
Example Sentences
meticulous search
meticulous report
meticulous knowledge
meticulous investigation
Synonyms for meticulous
Depending on context, synonyms include accurate, careful, comprehensive, solicitous, conscientious, exhaustive.
Antonyms for meticulous
Common opposites include automatic, careless, cursory, haphazard, perfunctory, slapdash.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include punctilious, fastidious, precise, scrupulous, conscientious, painstaking.
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