Punctilious (adj)
punk-til-i-us
Showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour.
Someone who is marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions.
Example sentences
“He’s such a bore, his punctilious attitude makes even the most enjoyable things a chore.”
“It was purely because he is so punctilious that the mistake was picked up on and no one was hurt.”

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