Punctilious

Pronunciation: /pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/

Definitions of punctilious

adjective Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.

Example Sentences

A1 She is very punctilious about keeping her room clean and organized.

A2 The teacher was punctilious in checking every student's homework for errors.

B1 The company has a punctilious approach to quality control, ensuring all products meet high standards.

B2 The chef's punctilious attention to detail was evident in the beautifully presented dishes.

C1 His punctilious nature made him a reliable and meticulous project manager.

C2 The author's punctilious research and fact-checking added credibility to her historical novel.

Examples of punctilious in a Sentence

formal The punctilious accountant meticulously reviewed every line item in the financial report.

informal My aunt is so punctilious about her garden, she won't even let me touch a single flower.

slang I can't believe how punctilious my boss is about the office dress code.

figurative The author's writing was punctilious, with every word carefully chosen for maximum impact.

Grammatical Forms of punctilious

• past tense: punctiliously
• plural: punctiliousness
• comparative: more punctilious
• superlative: most punctilious
• present tense: punctiliously
• future tense: will be punctilious
• perfect tense: have been punctilious
• continuous tense: is being punctilious
• singular: punctilious
• positive degree: punctilious
• infinitive: to be punctilious
• gerund: punctiliously
• participle: punctiliously

Origin and Evolution of punctilious

First Known Use: 1714 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'punctilious' originated from the Latin word 'punctiliosus', which means attentive to fine points of etiquette.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is meticulous or precise in their behavior, the word 'punctilious' has evolved to also connote someone who is overly concerned with trivial details or formalities.