Fastidious

/fæˈstɪdɪəs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Very attentive to detail; meticulous.

Her fastidious nature made her an excellent editor, catching even the most minor errors.

Hard to please; excessively particular.

He was so fastidious about cleanliness that he would often start cleaning up before the guests had even left.

Showing or demanding excessive delicacy or care.

The fastidious presentation of the dish delighted the guests before they even took a bite.

Fussy or finicky about matters of taste or style.

His fastidious taste in clothing often led him to spend hours selecting the perfect outfit for any occasion.

Late Latin fastidiosus, from fastidium 'loathing, disgust'.

fastidious attention to detail

An extreme level of care and precision in task execution.

fastidious eater

A person who is very picky about what they eat.

fastidious about cleanliness

Someone who is very concerned with being clean and tidy.

meticulous

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

pernickety

Fussy about trivial matters; too concerned with unimportant details.

demanding

Not easily satisfied or positioned; requiring much effort or attention.

Picky

He's so picky about his clothes, it's almost fastidious.

Nitpicky

Stop being so nitpicky; just accept it as it is, you fastidious person.