# meticulous vs meticulously

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### meticulous
*adjective · IPA /mɪˈtɪkjɪlɪs/ · frequency rank #21,284*
Characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details.

### meticulously
*adverb · frequency rank #26,167*
In a meticulous manner.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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