meticulously-decorated
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/məˈtɪkjələsli ˈdɛkəˌreɪtɪd/
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/məˈtɪkjʊləsli ˈdɛkəˌreɪtɪd/
detailed decoration
Etymology
'meticulously-decorated' originates from the Latin word 'meticulosus,' meaning 'fearful' or 'timid,' combined with 'decorate,' from the Latin 'decoratus,' meaning 'to adorn.'
'Meticulosus' evolved into the English word 'meticulous,' and 'decoratus' became 'decorate.' The combination of these words formed the modern term 'meticulously-decorated.'
Initially, 'meticulous' meant 'fearful,' but it evolved to mean 'showing great attention to detail,' which is reflected in the current usage of 'meticulously-decorated.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
characterized by being decorated with great attention to detail and precision.
The meticulously-decorated room was a testament to her artistic skills.
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Last updated: 2025/04/11 03:13