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scrupulously

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈskruːpjʊləsli/


WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
scru•pu•lous /ˈskrupyələs/USA pronunciation   adj. 
  1. of or relating to scruples.
  2. very precise; strictly exact:scrupulous adherence to duty.
scru•pu•los•i•ty /ˌskrupyəˈlɑsɪti/USA pronunciation  n. [uncountable]
scru•pu•lous•ly, adv.: He was scrupulously on time to every class.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
scru•pu•lous  (skro̅o̅′pyə ləs),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. having scruples; having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right;
    principled.
  2. punctiliously or minutely careful, precise, or exact:a scrupulous performance.
  • Latin scrūpulōsus. See scruple, -ous
  • late Middle English 1400–50
scru′pu•lous•ly, adv. 
    1. conscientious, cautious, careful, circumspect. 2. exacting, rigorous. Scrupulous, punctilious imply abiding exactly by rules. Scrupulous implies conscientious carefulness in attending to details:scrupulous attention to details.Punctilious suggests strictness, preciseness, and rigidity, esp. in observance of social conventions.
    2. careless.
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