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scrupulously

scru·pu·lous
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [skroo-pyuh-luh s]
    • /ˈskru pyə ləs/
    • /ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skroo-pyuh-luh s]
    • /ˈskru pyə ləs/

Definitions of scrupulously word

  • adjective 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. 1
  • adjective scrupulously punctiliously or minutely careful, precise, or exact: a scrupulous attention to detail in their performance. 1
  • adverb scrupulously meticulously, painstakingly 1

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Origin of scrupulously

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
First recorded in 1400-50; late Middle English word from Latin word scrūpulōsus. See scruple, -ous

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Parts of speech for Scrupulously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

scrupulously popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for scrupulously

adv scrupulously

  • accurately — free from error or defect; consistent with a standard, rule, or model; precise; exact.
  • 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.
  • assiduously — constant; unremitting: assiduous reading.
  • attentively — while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
  • by the skin of one's teeth — by a narrow margin; only just

adverb scrupulously

  • choosily — In a choosy manner; pickily.
  • exactly — Without discrepancy (used to emphasize the accuracy of a figure or description).
  • explicitly — In an explicit manner.
  • faultlessly — In a faultless manner.
  • fussily — excessively busy with trifles; anxious or particular about petty details.

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