adverb

minuciosamente

thoroughly

Definition & meaning

Minuciosamente means meticulously, thoroughly, or in great detail. It describes doing something with close attention to small details.

Grammar & Word origin

It is an adverb formed from the feminine adjective minuciosa (“meticulous” or “detailed”) plus the adverb-forming suffix -mente, similar to English “-ly.”

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms

  • cuidadosamente — carefully; emphasizes care, not necessarily attention to every detail.
  • detalladamente — in detail; emphasizes the amount of detail rather than meticulous care.

Antonyms

  • superficialmente — superficially; without examining details.
  • descuidadamente — carelessly; without taking proper care.

Common phrases & collocations

  • examinar minuciosamente — to examine meticulously
  • revisar minuciosamente — to review thoroughly
  • describir minuciosamente — to describe in minute detail

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Examples

Ella limpia la mesa minuciosamente.adverb

She cleans the table thoroughly.

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