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- Dictionaryscru·pu·lous·ly/ˈskro͞opyələslē/
adverb
- 1. in a very careful and thorough way: "a scrupulously researched biography"
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1. : having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper. 2. : punctiliously exact : painstaking. working with scrupulous care. scrupulously adverb. scrupulousness noun. Did you know? People described as “scrupulous” might feel discomfort in anything that challenges their moral sensibilities.
in a way that is careful to do the morally right thing: She is always scrupulously honest / fair. in a very careful way that makes sure everything is done exactly as it should be: A hospital must be kept scrupulously clean. See. scrupulous. Fewer examples. He was scrupulously honest, and always kept his word.
straightforward. the straight and narrow idiom. transparency. upright. See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Accurate and exact. scrupulous adjective (CAREFUL) doing everything correctly and exactly as it should be done:
adjective. having scruples, or moral or ethical standards; having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled: scrupulous about defending human rights. Synonyms: ethical, moral, upright, honest, conscientious. punctiliously or minutely careful, precise, or exact:
Scrupulously definition: in a way that shows strict regard for moral standards or principles. See examples of SCRUPULOUSLY used in a sentence.
Definitions of scrupulous. adjective. characterized by extreme care and great effort. “ scrupulous attention to details” synonyms: conscientious, painstaking. careful. exercising caution or showing care or attention. adjective. having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled.
To be scrupulous is to be careful, exact, and conscientious, so to do something scrupulously is to give it close attention and to strive for perfection. Diligent workers do their jobs scrupulously. A teacher who provides students with extra tutoring is behaving scrupulously.
He was scrupulously honest, and always kept his word. What it did mean was that they were scrupulously fair about everything. Officials have remained scrupulously neutral in public. He was scrupulously polite and endlessly patient. All parties, from the foreign editor down, behaved scrupulously.
Definition of scrupulous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adverb. In a careful manner, with scruple; done with careful attention to detail. Wiktionary. Synonyms: religiously. conscientiously. Origin of Scrupulously.
