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- [fuhs-ee]
- /ˈfʌs i/
- /ˈfʌs.i/
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- [fuhs-ee]
- /ˈfʌs i/
Definitions of fussily word
- adjective fussily excessively busy with trifles; anxious or particular about petty details. 1
- adjective fussily hard to satisfy or please: a fussy eater. 1
- adjective fussily (of clothes, decoration, etc.) elaborately made, trimmed, or decorated: All the bric-a-brac gave the room a fussy, cluttered look. 1
- adjective fussily full of details, especially in excess: His writing is so fussy I lose the thread of the story. 1
- noun fussily In a fussy manner. 1
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Origin of fussily
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; fuss + -y1
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Parts of speech for Fussily
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fussily popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fussily
adverb fussily
- scrupulously — having scruples, or moral or ethical standards; having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled: scrupulous about defending human rights.
- trivially — of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.
- pedantically — ostentatious in one's learning.
- obsessive — being, pertaining to, or resembling an obsession: an obsessive fear of illness.
- painstakingly — taking or characterized by taking pains or trouble; expending or showing diligent care and effort; careful: a painstaking craftsman; painstaking research.
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