April 10, 2026
meticulous
/məˈtɪkjʊləs/adjective
Extremely careful about small details; precise and thorough.
Example sentences
- “The watchmaker was meticulous, checking each tiny part twice.”
- “She keeps meticulous records of every expense.”
Praise today, but its Latin root means fearful; the sense drifted from anxious to painstakingly careful.