à¦¶à¦¿à¦·à§à¦à¦à¦¾à¦°à¦¸à¦à§à¦ªà¦¨à§à¦¨. showing great attention to detail or correct behavior showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour. \\"he was punctilious in providing every amenity for his guests\\" ***synonyms: meticulous, conscientious, careful, diligent, attentive, ultra-careful, scrupulous, painstaking, exact, precise, accurate, correct, thorough, studious, rigorous, mathematical, detailed, perfectionist, methodical, particular, religious, strict; fussy, fastidious, hair-splitting, finicky, finical, demanding, exacting, pedantic; informalnitpicking, pernickety; informalpersnickety; archaicnice, overnice, laborious. marked by precise accordance with details The colonel was so punctilious about enforcing regulations that men fell compelled to polish even the soles of their shoes. Definition of Punctilious showing great attention to detail or correct behavior. Examples of Punctilious in a sentence Because my aunt is quite punctilious when it comes to table settings, every utensil must be turned properly. My father was punctilious about having all of his ties lined up by color. While I enjoy cleanliness, I am not so punctilious that I get upset about a little dust on my furniture. Pharmacists must be very punctilious because the actions they take could result in fatalities. When my normally unorganized sister came home, I saw that being in the military had made her punctilious and orderly. Margaret\\'s tendency to be punctilious makes her a great accountant. Although Kevin grew up in a poor home, his punctilious manners allowed him to fit in anywhere. The prisoner was released early because he never got in trouble and displayed punctilious behavior at all times. While a smart woman, Cathy was a lousy editor who was not punctilious and lacked the ability to focus on details. I attended a strict military school where punctilious behavior was required at all times.