punctilio

A noun referring to a fine point of etiquette, a petty formality, or strict observance of formalities in conduct or procedure.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine feine Etikette-Detail, eine kleine Förmlichkeit oder die strikte Einhaltung von Förmlichkeiten im Verhalten oder Verfahren bezeichnet.

1. Fine point of etiquette C2 formal

   A minor or precise detail of proper conduct or formal behavior.

   • He observed every punctilio of courtly behavior.
   • The diplomat was careful about the punctilios of protocol.
   • She was meticulous about the punctilios of formal dining.

   🇩🇪Feinheit des Etikette

   Synonyme: conventiondetailformalitynicetynuanceproprietyrefinementsubtlety

2. Strict observance of formalities C2 formal

   The practice of being extremely careful and precise in following rules of etiquette or procedure.

   • The ceremony was conducted with great punctilio.
   • His punctilio in business dealings earned him respect.
   • They followed the punctilio of the ancient ritual without deviation.

   🇩🇪Strikte Einhaltung von Förmlichkeiten

   Synonyme: ceremoniousnessexactnessfastidiousnessformalitymeticulousnessprecisionpunctiliousnessscrupulousnessstrictness

   Antonyme: carelessnessdisregardinformalitynegligence

• punctilios plural form
• punctilios' possessive plural form
• punctilio's possessive singular form