# meticulously

**Pronunciation:** /məˈtɪkjələsli/ · muh-TIK-yuh-luhs-lee

**CEFR level:** C1

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that shows great attention to detail; very thoroughly and carefully.

## Examples

- The artist meticulously painted every tiny feather on the bird's wing.
- He meticulously checked his calculations before submitting the report.
- The detective meticulously examined the crime scene for any overlooked clues.

## Synonyms

- carefully — General caution.
- thoroughly — Completeness of action.
- scrupulously — With extreme attention to detail and moral integrity.
- painstakingly — Emphasizing the great effort and time involved.

## Antonyms

- carelessly — Without sufficient attention.
- hastily — Done quickly, often without enough care.
- sloppily — In a messy or disorganized way.

## Common patterns

- meticulously + verb — Describes an action performed with extreme care and attention to detail. — He meticulously documented his findings.

## Collocations

- meticulously plan — They meticulously planned every aspect of the wedding.
- meticulously research — The historian meticulously researched the ancient documents.
- meticulously clean — She meticulously cleaned the antique furniture.
- meticulously organized — His meticulously organized desk reflected his organized mind.

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