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- [puhngk-til-ee-uh s]
- /pʌŋkˈtɪl i əs/
- /pʌŋkˈtɪl.i.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [puhngk-til-ee-uh s]
- /pʌŋkˈtɪl i əs/
Definition of punctiliously word
- adjective punctiliously extremely attentive to punctilios; strict or exact in the observance of the formalities or amenities of conduct or actions. 1
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Origin of punctiliously
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35; punctili(o) + -ous
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Parts of speech for Punctiliously
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
punctiliously popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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 punctiliously
adv punctiliously
- anxiously — full of mental distress or uneasiness because of fear of danger or misfortune; greatly worried; solicitous: Her parents were anxious about her poor health.
- attentively — while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
- by the skin of one's teeth — by a narrow margin; only just
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- circumspectly — watchful and discreet; cautious; prudent: circumspect behavior.
adverb punctiliously
- heedfully — In a heedful manner.
Antonyms for punctiliously
adverb punctiliously
- incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
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