Definition of fastidiously

fastidiouslyadverb

một cách tỉ mỉ

/fæˈstɪdiəsli//fæˈstɪdiəsli/

The word "fastidiously" has a fascinating origin. It comes from the Latin words "fastidium," meaning "disdain" or "loathing," and the suffix "-ious," which forms an adjective. In the 15th century, the word "fastidious" emerged, meaning "given to excessive niceness or fussiness" or "having a strong dislike or loathing for something." Over time, the adverbial form "fastidiously" emerged, meaning "in a meticulous or overly precise manner." Someone who does something fastidiously is characterized by extreme attention to detail, often to the point of being excessively finicky. Today, "fastidiously" is used to describe someone who is painstakingly thorough, meticulous, or overly demanding in their approach to a task or activity. Whether in a business setting, artistic pursuit, or personal endeavor, "fastidiously" captures the essence of someone who strives for perfection, albeit sometimes at the expense of efficiency or practicality.

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in a way that shows care that every detail of something is correct

theo cách thể hiện sự quan tâm rằng mọi chi tiết của một cái gì đó là chính xác

Example:
  • Her pictures are fastidiously crafted.

    Những bức ảnh của cô ấy được chăm chút một cách tỉ mỉ.

Related words and phrases

in a way that shows that somebody does not like things to be dirty or untidy

theo cách cho thấy rằng ai đó không thích mọi thứ bẩn thỉu hoặc bừa bộn

Example:
  • Henry was fastidiously clean by the standards of the age.

    Henry rất sạch sẽ theo tiêu chuẩn của thời đại.