anal

[eyn-l] / ˈeɪn l /

ADJECTIVE

excessively orderly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fussy persnickety picky

STRONG

fastidious nitpicking

WEAK

meticulous particular stickling

Antonyms

STRONGEST

messy nonchalant

Example Sentences

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This weekend, for the first time in Northern Ireland, patients, clinicians, and charities are hosting an event dedicated entirely to anal cancer awareness.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

HPV causes cells in the anal canal to grow abnormally and form tumours.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

I’m going to be like a really anal New York Times reporter.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

I’m kind of anal about how I choose the colors and how I highlight everything.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025

“All right, guys, thanks for watching! Gotta double-check my afternoon and evening meds now. You know how anal I am. I hope everyone has a great week. Bye!”

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott