Meticulous

Meaning

Meticulous means extremely careful and precise, paying close attention to every detail and making sure that nothing is overlooked.

Pronunciation

/məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

Word Forms

• Adjective: meticulous
• Comparative: more meticulous
• Superlative: most meticulous
• Adverb: meticulously
• Noun: meticulousness

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

• meticulous attention to detail — extremely careful attention to every small detail.
• meticulous planning — extremely careful and detailed preparation.
• meticulous research — research carried out with exceptional care and attention to detail.
• meticulous work — work completed with great precision and care.
• meticulous records — records kept with exceptional accuracy and detail.
• meticulous preparation — very careful preparation in which every detail is considered.

Example Sentences

• She is meticulous about checking every detail before submitting her work.
• The architect made meticulous plans for the renovation.
• His meticulous research revealed several previously overlooked facts.
• The scientist kept meticulous records of every experiment.
• Her meticulous attention to detail made her an excellent editor.

Literary Example

Example:

“A very meticulous and accurate account.”

— Agatha Christie, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

Here, meticulous means extremely careful, precise, and attentive to detail. Hercule Poirot uses the word to praise the accuracy and thoroughness of Dr. Sheppard's account. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Story Workshop

This word has not yet appeared in a Story Workshop story. When it does, this section will link directly to the story and highlight the paragraph where the word appears, allowing you to see it used naturally in context.

Coming Soon...

Related Words

Continue exploring words that begin with the letter M.

Navigate the Archive