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fastidious manner

[/fəˈstɪdiəs ˈmænər/]
noun phrasepl: fastidious manners
modo/maneira exigente
1. A way of behaving or doing things that shows careful attention to detail, high standards, and particular concern about cleanliness, accuracy, or quality
She organized her files in a fastidious manner, with every document perfectly labeled and arranged.
Ela organizou seus arquivos de maneira exigente, com cada documento perfeitamente etiquetado e organizado.
2. A meticulous or scrupulous approach to tasks, especially regarding hygiene or precision
The surgeon worked in a fastidious manner to ensure the utmost sterility during the procedure.
O cirurgião trabalhou de forma meticulosa para garantir a máxima esterilidade durante o procedimento.
Synonyms
meticulous mannerscrupulous mannerparticular mannercareful mannerprecise manner
Antonyms
careless mannernegligent mannerslovenly mannersloppy mannerhaphazard manner

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maneira exigente/meticulosa
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
jeito exigente/minucioso
Alternative colloquial expression
Rio de Janeiro
forma criteriosa
More formal variant
Portugal
forma meticulosa/escrupulosa
Portuguese preference for 'escrupuloso' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

with meticulous attention to detail
in a manner befitting a perfectionist
with great care and precision
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