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meticulously
Meticulously (adverb) means In a way that shows extremely careful attention to detail. Example: “The room was meticulously cleaned before the guests arrived.”
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In a way that shows extremely careful attention to detail.
"The room was meticulously cleaned before the guests arrived."
How to use meticulously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery carefully and precisely, leaving nothing overlooked.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more meticulously
- Superlative
- most meticulously
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Etymology
From meticulous + -ly.
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Rhymes for meticulously
famously
anxiously
seriously
obviously
curiously
furiously
nervously
viciously
jealously
hideously
previously
vigorously
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Frequently asked questions
What does “meticulously” mean?
The word “meticulously” means in a way that shows extremely careful attention to detail. In plain terms, very carefully and precisely, leaving nothing overlooked.
How do you use “meticulously” in a sentence?
Here is “meticulously” used in a sentence: “The room was meticulously cleaned before the guests arrived.”
What part of speech is “meticulously”?
“Meticulously” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of meticulously?
"meticulously" (adverb) means in a way that shows extremely careful attention to detail.
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