Meticulous

/məˈtɪkjələs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

The artist was meticulous in his brushwork, ensuring every detail was perfect.

extremely careful and precise in doing something.

She kept meticulous records of all her expenses.

displaying great care and accuracy.

His meticulous planning led to the project's success.

very concerned about details and accuracy.

The meticulous nature of her work impressed her supervisors.

showing or done with great attention to detail.

He gave a meticulous account of the events that transpired.

From Latin 'meticulosus', meaning fearful, being afraid. The root 'metuere' means to fear.

meticulous attention to detail

A phrase indicating a high level of carefulness in reviewing or executing something.

meticulous planning

Referring to careful and detailed preparation for a task or event.

fastidious

Very attentive to detail, often to an excessive degree.

exact

Not approximated in any way; precise.

scrupulous

Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.

OCD

He has such an OCD way of organizing his books.

On fleek

Her makeup is on fleek; she's always so meticulous about it.