Punctilio
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pʌŋkˈtɪliˌoʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Punctilio is a noun meaning A fine point in exactness of conduct, ceremony or procedure.
Meaning
A fine point in exactness of conduct, ceremony or procedure.
More Meanings
- Strictness in observance of formalities.
Example Sentences
Covert gestures of kindness saved me from trouble, or explained the punctilio of some futile but unavoidable chore.
The country was rigorous in exacting my compliance to my engagements to a punctilio, but equally careless in performing her contracts with me; and why so?
[…]–but, a-propos, ſaid he—Shakeſpear is full of great things—He forgot a ſmall punctillio of announcing your name—it puts you under a neceſſity of doing it yourſelf.
All those wretched quarrels, in his humble opinion, stirring up bad blood, from some bump of combativeness or gland of some kind, erroneously supposed to be about a punctilio of honour and a flag, […]
Word Forms
- punctilios
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include puncto, punctum, punctule, puncturation, punction, pinprick.
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