fastidiously

IPA/fæˈstɪdiəsli/
IPA/fæˈstɪdiəsli/

fastidiously — adverb

1. with extreme care for every small detail, so that the result is as correct and p

1.副詞C2
釋義

with extreme care for every small detail, so that the result is as correct and perfect as possible.

例句

Jiwoo fastidiously arranged the exam papers into perfect piles before the bell.

fastidiously + arrange for exact order

Camila fastidiously stitched each bead onto the wedding dress by hand.

fastidiously + detailed hand work

同義詞
  • carefully

    the broad everyday word and less strongly focused on perfection

  • meticulously

    very close in meaning, with an even stronger sense of exact method

  • painstakingly

    adds the idea of patient effort over many small steps

  • precisely

    often stresses exact results rather than a perfectionist attitude

反義詞
  • carelessly

    shows too little attention and allows mistakes

  • casually

    suggests a relaxed approach without exact standards

文法句型

fastidiously + arrange/check/polish

fastidiously + dress/groom

be fastidiously + past participle

用法筆記

Often modifies skilled work, grooming, or presentation when someone wants every detail right. Distinguish from sense 2 (DIRT-AVOIDING): sense 1 is about exact standards, even when nothing is dirty.

常見錯誤

❌Lakan fastidiously chose the bus home.
✅Lakan carefully chose the bus home.
💡fastidiously usually describes exact, detail-focused work, not an ordinary choice.

2. as if even small amounts of dirt, mess, or unpleasant contact are hard to tolera

2.副詞C2
釋義

as if even small amounts of dirt, mess, or unpleasant contact are hard to tolerate.

例句

Mira fastidiously brushed the train seat before letting her son sit down.

fastidiously + clean a surface before use

Christopher fastidiously picked the brown lettuce out of his sandwich.

fastidiously + remove something unpleasant

同義詞
  • squeamishly

    stresses feeling disgusted or uneasy about something unpleasant

  • fussily

    more everyday and often mildly critical in tone

  • obsessively

    stronger and suggests behaviour that may feel excessive

反義詞
  • casually

    shows little concern about dirt or order

  • indifferently

    suggests no strong reaction to unpleasant conditions

文法句型

fastidiously + wash/wipe/brush

fastidiously + pick out/remove

fastidiously + clean something again

用法筆記

Usually appears when someone reacts to dirt, smells, sticky surfaces, or untidy surroundings. Distinguish from sense 1 (PERFECT DETAIL): here the discomfort comes from something unpleasant, not from a general wish for precision.

常見錯誤

❌Zuri fastidiously admired the clean kitchen.
✅Zuri fastidiously scrubbed the kitchen sink again.
💡this sense is used when someone reacts to dirt or untidiness, not when simply liking a clean room.