Synonyms for

Meticulous

Verb / mʌˈtɪkjʌlʌs / Another word for meticulous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

Synonyms & similar words

punctilious precise thorough careful accurate punctilious scrupulous diligent attentive conscientious methodical systematic orderly well-organized neat tidy fastidious exact rigorous painstaking meticulate

Synonyms by register

Formal

scrupulous conscientious diligent thorough

Informal

picky detailed nitpicky precise

Literary

fastidious painstaking

Antonyms

careless sloppy hasty negligent inattentive disorderly unconcerned

Common collocations

  • meticulous planning
  • meticulous attention to detail
  • meticulous research
  • meticulous care
  • meticulous work
  • meticulous record-keeping
  • meticulous approach

Word family

noun meticulousness
adverb meticulously

Usage note

Meticulous implies extreme care and precision, often to the point of being fussy. It is generally a positive attribute, suggesting thoroughness and accuracy.

Example sentences

  1. He was always very meticulous about his work.
  2. She spent all day cleaning her room in a meticulous way.
  3. The chef was very meticulous about the presentation of the food.
  4. The scientist was very meticulous in his research.
  5. The teacher was very meticulous in grading the students' papers.

Quotes

  • I'm very meticulous about everything I do, to the point of being obsessive.
  • I'm a very meticulous planner.
  • I'm meticulous about details and deadlines.

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