— punctiliously , adv. — punctiliousness , n.
/pungk til"ee euhs/ , adj.
extremely attentive to punctilios; strict or exact in the observance of the formalities or amenities of conduct or actions.
[ 1625-35; PUNCTILI(O) + -OUS ]
Syn . precise, demanding; careful, conscientious. See scrupulous .
Ant . careless.