CEFR C1

meticulous

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: careful, thorough, conscientious, scrupulous

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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."

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