C2adverbworkarts
US/məˈtɪk.jə.ləs.li/
UK/məˈtɪk.jə.ləs.li/
very carefully, paying great attention to every small detail
In context
She meticulously checked every number in the report before sending it.
The old house has been meticulously restored to its 1930s style.
Each lacquer painting is meticulously made by hand over several months.
Words that go with meticulously
adverb + verb
- meticulously plannedThe robbery was meticulously planned over many months.
- meticulously researchedHer novel is meticulously researched and full of detail.
- meticulously restoredThe French villa was meticulously restored by its new owners.
- meticulously craftedEvery piece of jewelry is meticulously crafted by hand.
- meticulously documentedEvery step of the experiment was meticulously documented.
adverb + adjective
- meticulously cleanThe hospital kitchen was meticulously clean.