# meticulously

/məˈtɪkjəɫəsɫi/ (US) · /mɛtˈɪkjʊləsli/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/meticulously
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

doing something with great care and attention to every small detail. You use this when someone works very hard to make sure everything is perfect.

For teachers: in a way that shows great attention to detail; very thoroughly and precisely.

## Examples

- She meticulously planned every detail of the wedding.
- The historian spent years meticulously checking every document in the archive to ensure the biography was accurate.
- The restoration team meticulously cleaned the ancient fresco, using tiny brushes and specialized solutions to remove centuries of grime without damaging the original pigment.

## Usage notes

- Typically placed before the verb it modifies or at the end of the verb phrase.

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