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   punctilious

   /ˌpʌŋ(k)ˈtɪlɪəs/

   adjective

   • 1. showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour: "he was punctilious in providing every amenity for his guests"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from French pointilleux, from pointille, from Italian puntiglio (see punctilio).

   Derivatives

   • 1. punctiliously adverb
   • 2. punctiliousness noun

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   What does punctilious mean?

   • Define punctilious. punctilious synonyms, punctilious pronunciation, punctilious translation, English dictionary definition of punctilious. adj. 1. Strictly attentive to minute details of form in action or conduct. See Synonyms at meticulous.

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   Is punctilious a negative word?

   • Punctilious isn’t necessarily negative in itself—it really depends on how you feel about punctiliousness. Describing someone as punctilious could even be intended as a compliment. But more often than not, it’s intended to imply that a person’s strictness and attention to rules is excessive (and irritating).

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   What is the opposite of punctilious?

   • Punctilious has a direct opposite, unpunctilious, which simply means not punctilious. It often implies that the person it’s describing should be a little more punctilious. There aren’t many single words that exactly capture what it means to be the opposite of punctilious, but such a person could be described as easy-going, open-minded, or flexible.

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   Is it better to be punctilious or not?

   • Punctual is much more narrow—it means to be on time, which is generally viewed as a good thing. And the word itself is typically used in a positive or neutral way. Being punctilious, on the other hand, is often viewed unfavorably. A punctilious person might answer that it’s better to be punctilious, since that probably includes being punctual.

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    punctilious (adjective): marked by precise accordance with details. Synonyms: meticulous