Synonyms of meticulously
9 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for meticulously is carefully. Other synonyms of meticulously are scrupulously, thoroughly, rigorously, painstakingly and methodically. The opposite of meticulously is sloppily.
Synonyms and similar words for meticulously
adverbIn a meticulous manner.
- conscientiouslyIn a conscientious manner; attentively.
- painstakinglyIn a painstaking manner; very slowly and carefully.
- fastidiouslyIn a fastidious manner.
- carefullyConscientiously, painstakingly, fastidiously, meticulously.
- methodicallyIn a methodical manner; with order.
- precisely
- rigorouslyIn a rigorous manner.
- scrupulouslyIn a careful manner, with scruple; done with careful attention to detail.
- thoroughlyIn a thorough or complete manner.
Opposite of meticulously
adverbIn a meticulous manner.
- sloppilyIn a sloppy manner, not neatly.
- carelessly
- slapdashedlyIn a slapdash manner.
Meaning of meticulously
- adverb In a meticulous manner.
meticulously in other languages
Questions about synonyms of meticulously
- What is another word for meticulously?
- Meticulously has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as carefully, scrupulously, thoroughly, rigorously, painstakingly, methodically, conscientiously and fastidiously.
- What is the opposite of meticulously?
- The opposite of meticulously is sloppily.
- What does meticulously mean?
- Meticulously means in a meticulous manner.
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