Meticulous

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /məˈtɪkjələs/

Definitions of meticulous

adjective showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

Example Sentences

A1 She is a meticulous student who always double-checks her work.

A2 The artist was meticulous in his attention to detail when painting the portrait.

B1 The chef's meticulous preparation of the ingredients resulted in a delicious meal.

B2 The architect's meticulous planning ensured that the building was structurally sound.

C1 The scientist's meticulous research methodology led to groundbreaking discoveries.

C2 The historian's meticulous analysis of the documents provided valuable insights into the past.

Examples of meticulous in a Sentence

formal The scientist was known for his meticulous attention to detail in his research.

informal She is so meticulous about her appearance, always making sure every hair is in place.

slang I can't believe how meticulous he is about organizing his video game collection.

figurative The artist approached his painting with a meticulous hand, ensuring every stroke was perfect.

Grammatical Forms of meticulous

past tense

meticulously

plural

meticulous

comparative

more meticulous

superlative

most meticulous

present tense

meticulous

future tense

will be meticulous

perfect tense

has been meticulous

continuous tense

is being meticulous

singular

meticulous

positive degree

meticulous

infinitive

to be meticulous

gerund

meticulously

participle

meticuling

Origin and Evolution of meticulous

First Known Use: 1827 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'meticulous' originated from the Latin word 'meticulosus', which means fearful or timid.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'meticulous' has evolved to mean showing great attention to detail and being very careful and precise in one's work.