conscientiously
adverb
Simple meaning
Very carefully and thoroughly, paying close attention.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kɑntʃiˈɛntʃəsli
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Definition
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adverb
In a conscientious manner; attentively.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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This meaning: In a conscientious manner; attentively.
Used this way, conscientiously is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Careful and exacting
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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Inflected forms
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Guided by or in accordance with conscience or sense of right and wrong.
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