Pronunciation: /ˈfɪnɪki/

Definitions of finicky

adjective showing or requiring great attention to detail; difficult to please

Example Sentences

A1 My cat is very finicky when it comes to food, she only eats a specific brand.

A2 His boss is known to be finicky about punctuality, so he always arrives early to work.

B1 The hotel received mixed reviews, with some guests praising its finicky attention to detail while others found it excessive.

B2 The chef was known for being finicky about the quality of ingredients used in his dishes.

C1 The artist was incredibly finicky about the lighting in his studio, constantly adjusting it to achieve the perfect ambiance.

C2 The director was notoriously finicky during the editing process, insisting on multiple revisions to get every detail just right.

Examples of finicky in a Sentence

formal The finicky eater refused to try anything new at the fancy dinner party.

informal My cat is so finicky, she only likes one brand of food.

slang I can't believe how finicky my boss is about the office temperature.

figurative Her taste in movies is so finicky, she only enjoys avant-garde films.

Grammatical Forms of finicky

past tense

finicked

plural

finickies

comparative

more finicky

superlative

most finicky

present tense

finicky

future tense

will be finicky

perfect tense

has been finicky

continuous tense

is being finicky

singular

finicky

positive degree

finicky

infinitive

to finick

gerund

finicking

participle

finicking

Origin and Evolution of finicky

First Known Use: 1825 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'finicky' originated from the Middle English word 'fyne', meaning delicate or precise.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'finicky' has evolved to describe someone who is overly concerned with minor details or is difficult to please.