meticulously
gb/mətˈɪkjələsli/ us/mətˈɪkjələsli/
C1
English
Senses
0 senses
adverb
C1
property
1
with extreme care and detail
Very carefully, paying attention to every small detail.
Usage pattern:
meticulously [do something]
Common mistake:
Often confused with the adjective meticulous (e.g., 'a meticulous plan' vs 'planned meticulously'); also commonly misspelled as 'meticulousely'.
Synonyms
carefully (More general and less emphatic about detail.)
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painstakingly (Emphasizes effort and time spent on details.)
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thoroughly (Emphasizes completeness, not necessarily fine detail.)
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scrupulously (More formal; can suggest strictness or conscientiousness.)
Antonyms
carelessly (Without enough attention or caution.)
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sloppily (In a messy, inaccurate way.)
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hastily (Too quickly to pay attention to details.)
Collocations
meticulously planned
|meticulously researched
|meticulously prepared
|meticulously documented
|meticulously organized
|meticulously clean
|meticulously detailed
|meticulously crafted
|meticulously maintained
|meticulously checked
Themes
work
|education
|writing
|planning
Examples
- She meticulously checked every figure before sending the report.
- The museum staff meticulously restored the painting over several months.
- He kept his notes meticulously organized in labeled folders.
Learner examples
- He packed his bag meticulously.
- The room was meticulously clean.
Grammar
Dictionary form
meticulously
IPA
GB/mətˈɪkjələsli/
US/mətˈɪkjələsli/
Syllables & stress
me - tic - u - lously (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tic)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: meticulously
- Plural: meticulouslies
Word family
Forms
meticulouslies
noun
Core family
meticulous
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
meticulousness
noun
Expressions
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