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Definition
Meticulous, elaborate, or painstaking; made or done with great care.
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How it's used
Focuses on the effort and thought invested into a task rather than just the physical labor involved. It frequently appears in contexts involving creative or personal gestures, such as gift-giving, cooking, or planning events. The term carries a positive connotation of sincerity and dedication.
Examples
She meticulously prepared the whole dinner.
Was this gift meticulously chosen by you?
Related words
Common phrases
elaborately prepared
meticulously designed
carefully selected
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe simple, routine tasks where the effort is expected or minimal. It implies a level of extra care that goes beyond standard requirements.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
