Meticulous: meaning, definitions and examples

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meticulous

[ məˈtɪkjʊləs ]

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careful attention to detail

showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

Synonyms

diligent, exact, precise, thorough

Examples of usage

He was meticulous in his work, checking every detail multiple times.
She had a meticulous approach to organizing her schedule, color-coding each task.

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neat and tidy

showing great care and concern for cleanliness and order

Synonyms

clean, neat, orderly, tidy

Examples of usage

The kitchen was spotless, a testament to her meticulous cleaning routine.
His desk was always meticulously organized, with everything in its proper place.

Translations

Translations of the word "meticulous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 meticuloso

🇮🇳 सावधानीपूर्वक

🇩🇪 akribisch

🇮🇩 teliti

🇺🇦 ретельний

🇵🇱 drobiazgowy

🇯🇵 几帳面な

🇫🇷 méticuleux

🇪🇸 meticuloso

🇹🇷 titiz

🇰🇷 꼼꼼한

🇸🇦 دقيق

🇨🇿 precizní

🇸🇰 precízny

🇨🇳 一丝不苟的

🇸🇮 natančen

🇮🇸 vandvirkur

🇰🇿 мұқият

🇬🇪 ფრთხილი

🇦🇿 diqqətli

🇲🇽 meticuloso

Word origin

The word 'meticulous' originated from the Latin word 'meticulosus', which means fearful or timid. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to describe someone who is very careful and precise in their work. The term became popular in the English language in the mid-16th century and has since been used to describe individuals who pay close attention to detail and exhibit a high level of thoroughness and precision.