ultrafastidious

adjective

Definition of ultrafastidiousnext
as in hyperfastidious

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  1. fastidious
  2. particular
  3. selective
  4. finicky
  5. dainty
  6. demanding
  7. discriminating
  8. finical
Adjective
  • Oeffling is not new to music, but his artistic career is one that’s developed with more of a shrug than fastidious dedication.
    — Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
  • His pencil mustache, his fastidious gestures, and his twinkling eyes are at least as famous as his drinks.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of fastidious
Adjective
  • True crime stories also happen to be a particular forte for the creative team, stressed François Aramburu, co-producer at Fontaram Productions.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Someone with a visa valid for several more years, for example, might still be admitted for only a few months on a particular trip.
    — Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of particular
Adjective
  • Since then, not much has changed — except for sluggish traffic across the industry as consumers have become more selective about their dining choices.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Florida International University is a massive public institution with a reputation for helping low- and middle-income students get ahead and the University of Miami is a selective private institution with a major medical research component.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of selective
Adjective
  • The most finicky part of the setup was actually inserting the battery for the igniter.
    — Noah Kaufman, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The oversized trench coat maintains its spot in the fall capsule wardrobe, while a few more unexpected silhouettes, like the elevated track jacket, offer both protection and elegance in the notoriously finicky weather to come.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of finicky
Adjective
  • Stone, who was named a Louis Vuitton ambassador in October 2017, added delicate jewelry to her look, including a bevy of rings along with a pair of dainty hoop earrings.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Mimosa The fluffy blooms on mimosa trees (Albizia julibrissin) look pretty in pink, but don’t be fooled by their dainty appearance.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of dainty
Adjective
  • The researchers plan to continue improving the system and evaluate it on more demanding manipulation tasks.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
  • In civil denaturalization cases, the government generally must prove its case in federal court with clear, unequivocal and convincing evidence, a demanding standard that reflects the importance of citizenship and the consequences of revoking it.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of demanding
Adjective
  • Aphids Aphids are a common garden pest that is known for being non-discriminating.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 21 July 2026
  • But this would require a more discriminating choice of clients, to avoid aiding wars like Saudi Arabia’s brutal campaign in Yemen or Israel’s mass slaughter in Gaza.
    — William Hartung, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Definition of discriminating
Adjective
  • The finical, fanatical, reciprocal chiselling of mind and matter.
    — Christian Wiman, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2021
Definition of finical
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