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Meaning of meticulously
The primary meaning of the word "meticulously" is doing something with great care and attention to detail.
Etymology of meticulously
The word "meticulously" has its roots in the Latin word "meticulosus", which means "fearful" or "timid", and is derived from "metus", meaning "fear".
The word "meticulous" originally meant "full of fear" or "timid", but its meaning shifted over time to emphasize carefulness and attention to detail, with the adverb "meticulously" emerging to describe the manner in which something is done.
Synonyms
painstakingly
carefully
thoroughly
meticulously
scrupulously
rigorously
exhaustively
comprehensively
fastidiously
precisely
accurately
diligently
conscientiously
assiduously
sedulously
industriously
methodically
systematically
thoroughly
minutely
finely
detailedly
exactly
perfectly
flawlessly
impeccably
meticulously
precisely
carefully
attentively
vigilantly
watchfully
closely
strictly
severely
stringently
demandingly
finickily
fussily
pedantically
scrupulously.
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "meticulously" is defined as doing something with great care and attention to detail, in a way that shows a strong desire to do it correctly and perfectly.
- It can also imply a sense of slowness or deliberateness in one's actions, as if every step is being carefully considered.
Usage Examples
- The detective meticulously examined the crime scene, looking for any clues that might have been missed.
- She meticulously planned her wedding, ensuring that every detail was perfect.
- The artist meticulously crafted each piece of jewelry, making sure that every stone was precisely in place.
Antonyms
carelessly
hastily
sloppily
negligently
lazily
indolently
lackadaisically
apathetically
lethargically
sluggishly
halfheartedly
perfunctorily
cursorily
superficially
sketchily
hastily
rashly
impulsively
recklessly
thoughtlessly
inattentively
distractedly
inaccurately
imperfectly
sloppily.