meticulously
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Definition
Adverb: - In a meticulous manner: Performing an action with extreme or excessive care about details; very thoroughly and precisely.
Usage
Use "meticulously" to describe how an action is performed, emphasizing great attention to every small detail. It often implies a careful, painstaking, and precise approach. - It typically modifies verbs. - It is used in both formal and descriptive contexts.
Examples
- The archaeologist meticulously brushed the dirt from the ancient artifact.
- She meticulously planned every detail of the wedding.
- He follows the recipe meticulously to ensure perfect results every time.
- The report was meticulously researched and documented.
Advanced Usage
- "meticulously clean/maintained": Used to describe something kept in an extremely clean or orderly state.
- The classic car was meticulously maintained by its owner.
- "meticulously detailed": Used to describe something containing an exhaustive level of detail.
- The artist's meticulously detailed drawings took months to complete.
Variants and Related Words
- Meticulous (adjective): Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
- He is a meticulous craftsman.
- Meticulousness (noun): The quality of being meticulous.
- The meticulousness of her work is impressive.
Synonyms
- Precisely: In a precise, exact manner.
- Thoroughly: In a thorough, complete manner.
- Scrupulously: With great care and attention to what is right or proper.
- Painstakingly: With great care and thoroughness.
Antonyms
- Carelessly: Without care or attention.
- Hastily: With excessive speed or urgency; hurriedly.
- Sloppily: In a careless and untidy way.
Adverb
- in a meticulous manner
- the set was meticulously authentic