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/pʌŋktɪˈluːəsnəs/ · puncti·li·ous·ness
noun
  1. The quality of being meticulous and exact in one's work or behavior. Her punctiliousness in editing the manuscript ensured that the final product was error-free.
  2. A meticulous and exacting attitude or behavior, often to an excessive degree. His punctiliousness about following the recipe resulted in a perfect soufflé.
Did you know? The word 'punctilious' has been used to describe the meticulous behavior of the character Mr. Pickwick in Charles Dickens' novel 'The Pickwick Papers'.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 16, 2026