punctilious
adjective
[ pʌŋ(k)ˈtɪlɪəs ]
• showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour.
• "he was punctilious in providing every amenity for his guests"
Similar:
meticulous,
conscientious,
careful,
diligent,
attentive,
ultra-careful,
scrupulous,
painstaking,
exact,
precise,
accurate,
correct,
thorough,
studious,
rigorous,
mathematical,
detailed,
perfectionist,
methodical,
particular,
religious,
strict,
fussy,
fastidious,
hair-splitting,
finicky,
finical,
demanding,
exacting,
pedantic,
nitpicking,
pernickety,
persnickety,
nice,
overnice,
laborious,
Origin:
mid 17th century: from French pointilleux, from pointille, from Italian puntiglio (see punctilio).
