Definition of Fastidious
Fastidious
fas·tid·i·ous


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
very attentive, meticulous, particular about detail, and painstaking or hard to please;

e.g. He was a very careful and proper speaker and writer and therefore always chose his words in a fastidious manner..

(adjective)
very concerned and therefore requiring extra care and delicacy be taken, especially in terms of food or cleanliness;

e.g. The woman was very fastidious about getting her hands dirty or wet because she had just gotten her nails done.



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