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scrupulously

/ˈskruː.pjə.ləs.li/
scru · pu · lous · ly
Adjective:scrupulous
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• adverb

1

In a diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive manner, paying strict attention to even the smallest details.

Example

"The laboratory technicians scrupulously documented every temperature fluctuation during the experiment."

2

With strict regard for what is morally right, honest, or proper; in a principled manner.

Example

"The arbitrator remained scrupulously neutral throughout the negotiations between the two parties."

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• Rhymes for scrupulously

• Nearby Words

scrunchy
scruple
scrupulous
scrupulously
scrupulousness
scrutinization
scrutinize

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective scrupulous plus the adverbial suffix -ly; scrupulous derives from Latin scrupulosus ('careful, anxious'), from scrupulus ('a small sharp pebble'), which was used figuratively by Cicero to describe a persistent, prickling uneasiness of the conscience.

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