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- [fa-stid-ee-uh s, fuh-]
- /fæˈstɪd i əs, fə-/
- /fæsˈtɪd.i.əs/
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- [fa-stid-ee-uh s, fuh-]
- /fæˈstɪd i əs, fə-/
Definitions of fastidiously word
- adjective fastidiously excessively particular, critical, or demanding; hard to please: a fastidious eater. 1
- adjective fastidiously requiring or characterized by excessive care or delicacy; painstaking. 1
- noun fastidiously In a fastidious manner. 1
- adverb fastidiously clean: spotlessly 1
- adverb fastidiously fussily, carefully 1
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Origin of fastidiously
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin fastīdiōsus squeamish, equivalent to fastīdi(um) lack of appetite, disgust, perhaps by syncope of *fastutīdium (fastu-, combining form of fastus pride, conceit + -tīdium combining form of taedium tedium) + -ōsus -ous
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Parts of speech for Fastidiously
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fastidiously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
fastidiously usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fastidiously
adv fastidiously
- warily — in a wary manner.
- delicately — fine in texture, quality, construction, etc.: a delicate lace collar.
- thoroughly — in a thorough manner or degree; completely and carefully: We will review the data thoroughly.
- laboriously — requiring much work, exertion, or perseverance: a laborious undertaking.
- gingerly — with great care or caution; warily.
adverb fastidiously
- demandingly — In a demanding way.
- fussily — excessively busy with trifles; anxious or particular about petty details.
- carefully — cautious in one's actions: Be careful when you cross the street.
- painstakingly — taking or characterized by taking pains or trouble; expending or showing diligent care and effort; careful: a painstaking craftsman; painstaking research.
- faddily — In a faddy manner.
Antonyms for fastidiously
adv fastidiously
- incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
- partially — being such in part only; not total or general; incomplete: partial blindness; a partial payment of a debt.
- inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- carelessly — If someone does something carelessly, they do it without much thought or effort.
- incautious — not cautious; careless; reckless; heedless.
adverb fastidiously
- sloppily — muddy, slushy, or very wet: The field was a sloppy mess after the rain.
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