AskDefine | Define scrupulously

Dictionary Definition

scrupulously adv : with extreme conscientiousness; "he came religiously every morning at 8 o'clock" [syn: conscientiously, religiously]

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English

Etymology

From scrupulous < scrupuleux < scrūpulōsus < scrūpulus, diminutive of scrūpus “sharp stone” + -ly.

Pronunciation

  • /ˈskruːpjʊləsli/

Adverb

  1. In a careful manner, with scruple; done with careful attention to detail.

Translations

in a careful manner
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