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Synonyms for punctiliously
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : puhngk-til-ee-uhs |
| Phonetic Transcription : pʌŋkˈtɪl i əs |
Top 10 synonyms for punctiliously
- accurately
- by the skin of one's teeth
- circumspectly
- concernedly
- dependably
- devotedly
- exactly
- fastidiously
- flawlessly
- fully
- gingerly
- guardedly
- hard
- heedfully
- honorably
- in conjunction with
- in detail
- intently
- intimately
- jointly
- laboriously
- meticulously
- mindfully
- minutely
- nearly
- particularly
- precisely
- providently
- prudently
- punctiliously
- regardfully
- reliably
- rigorously
- scrupulously
- searchingly
- sharply
- similarly
- solicitously
- strictly
- thoroughly
- thoughtfully
- trustily
- uprightly
- vigilantly
- warily
- watchfully
- with forethought
- with reservations
Définition of punctiliously
Origin :- 1630s, probably from Italian puntiglioso, from puntiglio "fine point," from Latin punctum "prick" (see point (n.)). Related: Punctiliously; punctiliousness.
- As in scrupulously : adv exactly
- As in carefully : adv cautiously; painstakingly
- As in closely : adv approximately, carefully
- They were punctiliously polite, too polite for a horse-ranch outfit.
- Extract from : « The Treasure Trail » by Marah Ellis Ryan
- The five shillings were most punctiliously returned from this point, which also we left soon.
- Extract from : « My Life » by Josiah Flynt
- Ceremonious etiquette and detail duties were punctiliously observed.
- Extract from : « Mexico » by Susan Hale
- His external religious duties were most punctiliously performed.
- Extract from : « Rose Clark » by Fanny Fern
- Punctiliously they saluted, and Clifford strode back to the house.
- Extract from : « Peggy Owen and Liberty » by Lucy Foster Madison
- Again, at the door of Room 18, he punctiliously allowed her to precede him.
- Extract from : « Little Aliens » by Myra Kelly
- All this she felt rather than thought, and she acted on it punctiliously.
- Extract from : « The Continental Dragoon » by Robert Neilson Stephens
- He had "Mistered" Loring punctiliously ever since Sophy's disclosure.
- Extract from : « Shadows of Flames » by Amelie Rives
- We gathered up our note-books and were punctiliously polite.
- Extract from : « Now It Can Be Told » by Philip Gibbs
- First they are punctiliously polite and request information.
- Extract from : « Adventures in Swaziland » by Owen Rowe O'Neil
Antonyms for punctiliously
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