Meticulous – showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

To remember the definition of the word meticulous, use the following mnemonic:

The mutt was ridiculously (meticulous) good at drawing, showing great attention to detail.

Examples of meticulous in a sentence

She was meticulous in her work, restoring antique art.

My novel is the result of years of meticulous research.

Greg is not known for being very meticulous with his personal hygiene.