Meticulous
Definition: Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise (adjective)
Example: The meticulous editor caught every spelling error in the manuscript.
Synonyms: precise, thorough, painstaking
Antonyms: careless, sloppy, negligent
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Questions about Meticulous
What does “Meticulous” mean?
Meticulous (adjective) means showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
How do you use “Meticulous” in a sentence?
The meticulous editor caught every spelling error in the manuscript.
What are synonyms of “Meticulous”?
Words with a similar meaning to Meticulous include precise, thorough, painstaking. Opposites include careless, sloppy, negligent.
Is “Meticulous” a test vocabulary word?
Yes — Meticulous appears in ISEE Middle Level, ISEE Upper Level, ISEE Lower Level, SSAT Upper Level, SSAT Middle Level, SSAT Elementary Level, GRE Vocabulary Prep, GMAT Vocabulary Prep, LSAT Vocabulary Prep, General Vocabulary, SAT Vocabulary Prep on Vocab Voyage, and you can practise it free with a 3-question quiz on this page.