Англо-русский словарь - punctilious
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punctilious
adj. педантичный, щепетильный до мелочей Syn: see careful
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1. педантичный, соблюдающий формальности; скрупулезный to be punctilious in following the doctor's orders —- неукоснительно выполнять все распоряжения врача he is punctilious on every point of honour —- он щепетилен до мелочей во всем, что касается его чести 2. церемонный punctilious hostess —- церемонная хозяйка ...Новый большой англо-русский словарь
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adj. 1 attentive to formality or etiquette. 2 precise in behaviour. Derivatives punctiliously adv. punctiliousness n. Etymology: F pointilleux f. pointille f. It. (as PUNCTILIO) ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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adjective Date: 1634 marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions Synonyms: see careful • ~ly adverb • ~ness noun ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
4.
Someone who is punctilious is very careful to behave correctly. (FORMAL) He was punctilious about being ready and waiting in the entrance hall exactly on time... He was a punctilious young man. ADJ • punctiliously Given the circumstances, his behaviour to Laura had been punctiliously correct. ADV ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
5.
~ adj formal being very careful to behave correctly and keep exactly to rules (Jimmy was always most punctilious about repaying any loans.) - punctiliously adv - punctiliousness n ...Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
6.
- 1634, probably from It. puntiglioso, from puntiglio "fine point," from L. punctum "prick" (see point). ...Английский Этимологический словарь
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