meticulously
Meticulously (adverb) means In a way that shows extremely careful attention to detail. Example: “The room was meticulously cleaned before the guests arrived.”
How to use meticulously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery carefully and precisely, leaving nothing overlooked.
Word forms
more meticulously comparative, most meticulously superlative
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The room was _____ cleaned before the guests arrived.
Etymology
From meticulous + -ly.
Rhymes for meticulously
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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