C2adjectiveformalwork
US/məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/
UK/məˈtɪk.jʊ.ləs/
very careful and paying great attention to every small detail
In context
She keeps meticulous records of every expense, down to the last coffee.
The restoration of the old temple took years of meticulous work.
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Words that go with meticulous
adjective + noun
- meticulous attentionThe chef pays meticulous attention to detail.
- meticulous planningThe wedding was the result of months of meticulous planning.
- meticulous researchThe book is based on meticulous research.
- meticulous careThe old letters were restored with meticulous care.
- meticulous recordsThe clinic keeps meticulous records of every patient.
adjective + preposition
- meticulous aboutMy father is meticulous about keeping his car clean.
- meticulous inGood scientists are meticulous in their research.