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Fastidious

Verb / fæˈstɪdi:ʌs / Another word for fastidious — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having high standards; very attentive to detail

Synonyms & similar words

unfastidious exacting meticulous precise thorough punctilious exact diligent scrupulous particular perfectionist nitpicking fussy finicky choosy discriminating demanding critical exact rigorous methodical organized

Example sentences

  1. He was fastidious about keeping his room clean.
  2. The chef was fastidious about the presentation of his dishes.
  3. She is fastidious when it comes to choosing her clothes.
  4. The artist was fastidious in his attention to detail.
  5. The writer was fastidious in his research for the book.

Quotes

  • Fastidious people are always a little nuts.
  • I'm a fastidious person. I'm not going to do anything half-assed.
  • I'm a little bit fastidious, so I like to have everything in its place.

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