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scrutinous

adjective
scru·​ti·​nous | \ˈskrüt(ᵊ)nəs\

Definition of scrutinous 

archaic

: disposed to examine closely : inquisitve , searching

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Other Words from scrutinous

scrutinously adverb

History and Etymology for scrutinous

scrutiny + -ous

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