scrupulously
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6.9
- adverb
- /ˈskruːpjələsli/
:
escrupulosamente
- She approached her duties scrupulously, double-checking every detail in the report before submission.
- scrupulously honest
- scrupulously avoids
- scrupulously observed
Examples
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Which is why you want to earn the reputation for being scrupulously accurate.
Academic text (2011) -
Every detail has been scrupulously prepared.
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I want everything on the record, scrupulously recorded.
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I shall be scrupulously just.
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Military people must be scrupulously honest with each other when there is some military issue at hand.
Academic text (1997) -
The state, however, must scrupulously treat all people equally when providing services.
Academic text (2009) -
He's now leading a scrupulously honest life as a truck driver for this very firm.
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The divers followed all the other rules scrupulously, except the one that was their reason for being here.
Fiction book (1999) -
Other men sat nursing drinks, scrupulously avoiding eye contact with those around them.
Fiction book (1994) -
Commission members must be scrupulously non-partisan, possessing expertise in voting processes and procedures.
Academic text (1992)
Synonyms
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1.0
In a way that shows attention and caution to avoid mistakes or harm
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3.0
In a careful way that shows others they can trust you to do what is right
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3.7
In a careful way that shows you pay attention before deciding
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4.1
In a careful and steady way that shows hard work
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8.3
With great care and close attention to small details
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4.2
In a way that shows honesty and fairness
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4.7
In a very regular and careful way that shows strong dedication
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4.9
In a very careful and strict way that follows rules closely
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5.0
To do something carefully and with full attention while learning
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7.7
To do something carefully and with steady effort
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5.4
To do something carefully because you feel responsible
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7.7
In a careful way that pays attention to small details and keeps things clean
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5.8
In a way that shows good moral behavior
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9.1
With very careful attention to small details and correct behavior
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5.9
Acting honestly and fairly
Antonyms
How Careful
Surface Forms
Morphology
scrupulously = scrupulous (transparent) = scruple + ous + ly
The adverb is a regular -ly formation from the adjective 'scrupulous', whose meaning is directly related to 'scruple'.
Etymology
Scrupulously comes from the Latin scrupulus, a 'small sharp stone', which turned into scruple, a 'feeling of doubt' about what is right. So to act scrupulously is to be very careful and exact because you do not want to make a mistake and you want to do what is right.