Punctilious synonyms
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Part of speech:
Having the outward appearance but lacking in substance:
Specialised; characteristic of a specific person or thing.
The definition of exact is completely true, following all guidelines or precise.
careful (related)
Accurately or thoroughly done or made; painstaking
(Archaic) Observant of forms; ceremonious.
Thorough and assiduous:
Insisting capriciously on getting just what one wants; difficult to please; fastidious:
Showing or needing careful attention
Characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details.
The definition of painstaking is requiring a lot of care, effort or hard work.
The definition of precise is exact.
Specially adapted or suitable to a specific purpose or specific conditions; appropriate
Acting or arriving exactly at the time appointed; prompt.
The definition of scrupulous is someone who is detailed and precise, or someone who is aware of the right thing to do.
careless (antonym)
Showing a lack of consideration:
easygoing (antonym)
Living without undue worry or concern; calm.
uncaring (antonym)
Devoid of concern or sympathy.
easy-going (antonym)
Alternative spelling of easygoing.
informal (antonym)
Not in accord with the usual regulations; unofficial.
The definition of fastidious is a very careful attention to detail, or an uptight or hyper-critical person.
Characterized by conventional usages or formality; very polite
Conventional is defined as someone or something widely accepted, or something related to a convention.
Suitable for a royal court; stately:
courtesy (related)
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