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punctilious

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of punctilious

marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details

  • old-money aristocrats with a punctilious sense of propriety
Synonyms of punctilious

ceremonious, correct, decorous, formal, nice, proper, starchy, stiff, stiff-necked, stilted
Words Related to punctilious

sober, solemn, stately

chivalrous, courtly, gallant

genteel, polished, refined

civil, courteous, polite, red-carpet
Near Antonyms of punctilious

improper, indecorous, unmannerly

discourteous, impolite, rude
Antonyms of punctilious

casual, easygoing, informal, laid-back, unceremonious

Synonym Discussion of punctilious

careful, meticulous, scrupulous, punctilious mean showing close attention to detail. careful implies attentiveness and cautiousness in avoiding mistakes.
    • a careful worker
meticulous may imply either commendable extreme carefulness or a hampering finicky caution over small points.
    • meticulous scholarship
scrupulous applies to what is proper or fitting or ethical.
    • scrupulous honesty
punctilious implies minute, even excessive attention to fine points.
    • punctilious observance of ritual

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  1. Dictionary: Definition of punctilious Spanish Central: Translation of punctilious Nglish: Translation of punctilious for Spanish speakers

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