Punctilious
Punctilious adjective - Marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details.
Usage example: old-money aristocrats with a punctilious sense of propriety
Sober and punctilious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sober" instead an adjective "Punctilious".
Nearby Words: punctiliousness, punctilio
Sober
Sober adjective - Not having one's mind affected by alcohol.
Punctilious and sober are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Punctilious" instead an adjective "Sober".
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