fastidious
Translation
fastidious, meticulous, scrupulous
Examples
She is fastidious about her personal hygiene.
She is fastidious about her personal hygiene.
He is a fastidious writer who checks every detail.
He is a fastidious writer who checks every detail.
Grammar Patterns
to be fastidious ((about sth.)) to be very attentive to detail about something She is fastidious about her personal hygiene.
((a)) fastidious ((person)) a person who is very attentive to detail He is a fastidious writer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: meticulous, scrupulous, particular; Antonyms: careless, sloppy
Etymology
From Latin 'fastidium' meaning 'loathing, disgust', suggesting a person who is easily disgusted by things that are not perfect.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone who is so particular, they are 'fast to tidy us' up if we make a mess.