meticulous /mɪˈtɪkjɪlɪs/ adjective2 •Characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details.The meticulous care with which the operation in Sicily was planned has paid dividends. Our casualties in men, in ships and materiel have been low—in fact, far below our estimate. — 1943 •(no longer used) Timid, fearful, overly cautious. formsmore meticulous · most meticulous