CONSCIENTIOUSLY

scrupulously, conscientiously, religiously

(adverb) with extreme conscientiousness; “he came religiously every morning at 8 o’clock”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

conscientiously (comparative more conscientiously, superlative most conscientiously)

In a conscientious manner; attentively.

Source: Wiktionary


Con`sci*en"tious*ly, adv.

Definition: In a conscientious manner; as a matter of conscience; hence; faithfully; accurately; completely.

CONSCIENTIOUS

Con`sci*en"tious, a. Etym: [Cf. F. consciencieux, LL. conscientiosus.]

1. Influenced by conscience; governed by a strict regard to the dictates of conscience, or by the known or supposed rules of right and wrong; -- said of a person. The advice of wise and conscientious men. Prescott.

2. Characterized by a regard to conscience; conformed to the dictates of conscience; -- said of actions. A holy and conscientious course. Abp. Tillotson.

Syn.

– Scrupulous; exact; faithful; just; upright.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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