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51justly — (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Honorably] Syn. impartially, honestly, rightly, fairly, straightforwardly, uprightly, reasonably, moderately, temperately, evenhandedly, righteously, piously, equitably, equably, tolerantly, charitably, virtuously,… …
52truly — I (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Really] Syn. actually, absolutely, positively; see really 1 , surely . 2. [In accordance with the truth] Syn. honestly, exactly, definitely, reliably, factually, correctly, unequivocally, sincerely, scrupulously, fairly …
53punctilious — punc|til|i|ous [pʌŋkˈtıliəs] adj formal [Date: 1600 1700; Origin: punctilio detail of good behavior (16 21 centuries), from Italian puntiglio, from Spanish puntillo, from Latin punctum; POINT1] very careful to behave correctly and follow rules… …
54punctilious — [pʌŋ(k) tɪlɪəs] adjective showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour. Derivatives punctiliously adverb punctiliousness noun Origin C17: from Fr. pointilleux, from pointille, from Ital. puntiglio (see punctilio) …
55religiously — ad. 1. Piously, devoutly. 2. Reyerently. 3. Strictly, conscientiously, scrupulously, punctiliously, exactly …
56punctilious — adjective formal being very careful to behave correctly and keep exactly to rules: Jimmy was always most punctilious about repaying any loans. punctiliously adverb punctiliousness noun (U) …
57to the letter — he followed her instructions to the letter Syn: strictly, precisely, exactly, accurately, closely, faithfully, religiously, punctiliously, literally, verbatim, in every detail …
58careful — 1 solicitous, anxious, worried, concerned (see under CARE n) Analogous words: disquieted, perturbed, discomposed, disturbed, upset (see DISCOMPOSE): troubled, distressed (see TROUBLE vb): *watchful, vigilant, alert 2 Careful, meticulous,… …
59purely — adv 1. simply, plainly, forthrightly, directly, straightforwardly, genuinely; sincerely, honestly, truly, verily, bona fide; in truth, in reality, really, intrinsically. 2. merely, only, exclusively, solely. 3. entirely, wholly, totally, fully,… …
60punctilious — UK [pʌŋkˈtɪlɪəs] / US adjective formal very careful to behave well, and to follow the details of rules or instructions Derived word: punctiliously adverb …
