meticulous (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /məˈtɪkjələs/

Definition

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Examples

• Her meticulous planning ensured that the event ran smoothly.

• He was known for his meticulous research methods.

• The watchmaker's meticulous work required incredible patience and skill.

How to Use meticulous

meticulous about (prepositional phrase)

Being very careful or precise regarding a specific thing or area. — "She is very meticulous about her appearance."

meticulous in (prepositional phrase)

Being very careful or precise in a certain activity or manner. — "He was meticulous in his approach to the problem."

Synonyms of meticulous

Words with a similar meaning to meticulous:

• careful
• thorough
• conscientious
• scrupulous

Antonyms of meticulous

Words with the opposite meaning to meticulous:

• careless
• sloppy
• hasty

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