fastidiously
|fas-ti-di-ous-ly|
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/fæˈstɪdiəs/
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/fæˈstɪdɪəs/
(fastidious)
attention to detail
Etymology
'fastidiously' ultimately derives from Latin. It comes via the adjective 'fastidious' from Latin 'fastidiosus' (from 'fastidium'), where the root 'fastid-' related to 'disgust' or 'loathing'.
'fastidiosus' in Late Latin produced the adjective 'fastidious' in English (via Middle French/Medieval Latin influences), and the adverb 'fastidiously' was formed from the English adjective by adding the -ly suffix.
Initially connected with a sense of 'disgust' or 'loathing' (Latin 'fastidium'), the meaning shifted toward 'being hard to please' and then to 'excessively particular about detail' in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that shows great attention to detail or accuracy; meticulously and carefully, often implying excessive or exacting standards.
She fastidiously arranged the documents by date and category.
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Adverb 2
in a manner that shows excessive concern with cleanliness, order, or small details; hard to please.
He fastidiously checked every corner of the room before leaving.
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Last updated: 2025/08/18 22:46