Meaning of the word fastidious in English

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fastidious

US /fæsˈtɪd.i.əs/
UK /fæsˈtɪd.i.əs/
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Adjective

1.

very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

Example:
She is fastidious about her appearance.
The architect was fastidious in his attention to every detail of the building's design.
2.

difficult to please; having high and often unachievable standards

Example:
He is a fastidious eater and rarely tries new foods.
The professor was known for his fastidious standards when grading papers.
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