meticulously

meticulously — adverb

1. carried out with extreme thoroughness, giving full focus to even the smallest el

1.副詞C1
釋義

carried out with extreme thoroughness, giving full focus to even the smallest elements so that nothing is missed

例句

Leila meticulously checked every name on the guest list before the ceremony.

collocation: meticulously check

The chef meticulously arranged each slice of fish on the wooden board.

同義詞
  • carefully

    more general and less intense; the everyday word for avoiding mistakes

  • thoroughly

    emphasises completeness — covering every part of a task — rather than attention to small details

  • painstakingly

    the closest synonym; adds a sense of slow, effortful labour to the precision

  • precisely

    focuses on exactness and accuracy rather than completeness or thoroughness

反義詞
  • carelessly

    opposite extreme — without any attention or caution

  • haphazardly

    in a disorganised, random way with no plan or system

用法筆記

Commonly modifies verbs of checking, planning, arranging, examining, or preparing. Stronger than 'carefully' — it implies that no detail, however small, is overlooked or done without full attention.

常見錯誤

❌She meticulously drove to work.
✅She meticulously checked each tyre before the long drive.
💡'meticulously' fits actions that involve managing many small details, not routine activities.