meticulous

Intermediate

/məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

adjective
Extremely careful with details

meticulous in a sentence

  • “The ornate needlework in the bride's gown was a product of meticulous handiwork.”
  • “He described the scene in meticulous detail.”
  • “He is meticulous about keeping accurate records.”

What does “meticulous” mean?

meticulous (adjective) means extremely careful with details. It is pronounced /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "meticulous" mean?
meticulous (adjective) means: Extremely careful with details
How do you pronounce "meticulous"?
"meticulous" is pronounced /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "meticulous" in a sentence?
Here is "meticulous" used in a sentence: The ornate needlework in the bride's gown was a product of meticulous handiwork.

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