METICULOUSLY

meticulously

(adverb) in a meticulous manner; “the set was meticulously authentic”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

meticulously (comparative more meticulously, superlative most meticulously)

In a meticulous manner.

Source: Wiktionary


METICULOUS

Me*tic"u*lous, a. Etym: [L. meticulosus, fr. metus fear: cf. F. méticuleux.]

Definition: Timid; fearful.

– Me*tic"u*lous*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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6 November 2024

SEARCHINGLY

(adverb) in a searching manner; “‘Are you really happy with him,’ asked her mother, gazing at Vera searchingly”


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