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punctiliously
adverb as in carefully
Strongest matches
adverb as in closely
adverb as in scrupulously
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Weak matches
Example Sentences
Otherwise, slavish adaptations–being, punctiliously observant adaptations–are likely to be a dead doornail.
Thurstane had the army tone; he meant to be punctiliously polite; perhaps he was a little stiff in his politeness.
He came at last––and came in habitual dignity––punctiliously closing the door behind him and continuing on with grave steps.
They will observe human laws punctiliously, but the laws of God they transgress without the flicker of an eyelid.
Mrs. Arlbery, in common with those who dispense with all forms for themselves, exacted them punctiliously from all others.
Simple bamboo arches crossing the road greeted us everywhere, Mr. Forbes punctiliously raising his hat under every one.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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