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fastidiously

/fæˈstɪd.i.əs.li/
fas · tid · i · ous · ly
Adjective:fastidious
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• adverb

1

In a manner showing great attention to detail, accuracy, and cleanliness; meticulously.

Example

"The conservator worked fastidiously to restore the damaged sixteenth-century fresco to its original brilliance."

2

In an excessively critical, squeamish, or hard-to-please manner.

Example

"He fastidiously pushed the unfamiliar vegetables to the edge of his plate without taking a bite."

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fastener
fastening
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fastish
fastness
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'fastidious' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Fastidious' derives from the Latin 'fastidiosus' (disdainful or squeamish), from 'fastidium' (loathing or aversion).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fastidiously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fastidiously
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