fastidious
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
I love just having a slightly fastidious hotel manager with a luxuriant mustache.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
But like her previous partners, he was arrogant and controlling—“yet another man who was fastidious and grumpy,” Ms. Meltzer writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025
And its fastidious standards of excellence have never wavered.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2025
It’s as fastidious as a desk clerk, with everything gridded and in shades of greige.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2025
She had neither iron nor clothes but did not stop her fastidious lining up of pleats or pressing out of wrinkles even when she acknowledged Nel’s greeting.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
Vocabulary lists containing fastidious
100 Words to Make You Sound Smart
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Grade 11, List 2
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Behave Yourself! Vocabulary for Good, Bad, and Indifferent Conduct
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word