Search Dictionary
Definition of meticulously

meticulously

/məˈtɪk.jə.ləs.li/
me · tic · u · lous · ly
Adjective:meticulous
JUMP TO:

meticulously Lexical Profile

meticulously Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

In a manner that shows extreme care, precision, and thorough attention to every detail.

Example

"The conservator meticulously restored the sixteenth-century oil painting over the course of two years."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for meticulously
Antonyms
View all antonyms for meticulously

• Rhymes for meticulously

• Nearby Words

methyl
meticulosity
meticulous
meticulously
meticulousness
metoprolol
metric

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective meticulous plus the adverbial suffix -ly; meticulous derives from the Latin meticulosus, meaning 'fearful' or 'timid' (from metus, 'fear'), which evolved via French in the 19th century to mean 'overly cautious about minor details' before acquiring its modern positive sense of 'thorough and precise'.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Meticulously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/meticulously
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.