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   Punc·til·i·ous

   /ˌpəNG(k)ˈtilēəs/

   

   adjective

   • 1. showing great attention to detail or correct behavior: "he was punctilious in providing every amenity for his guests"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from French pointilleux, from pointille, from Italian puntiglio (see punctilio).

   Derivatives

   • 1. punctiliously adverb
   • 2. punctiliousness noun

   Scrabble Points: 15

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