punctilio

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

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее тонкую деталь этикета, мелкую формальность или строгое соблюдение формальностей в поведении или процедуре.

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.

   🇷🇺Тонкость этикета

   Синонимы: 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.

   🇷🇺Строгое соблюдение формальностей

   Синонимы: ceremoniousnessexactnessfastidiousnessformalitymeticulousnessprecisionpunctiliousnessscrupulousnessstrictness

   Антонимы: carelessnessdisregardinformalitynegligence

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