Definitions for punctilio

punctilio punc·til·i·o

Spelling: [puhngk-til-ee-oh]
IPA: /pʌŋkˈtɪl iˌoʊ/

Punctilio is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 297 anagrams from letters in punctilio (ciilnoptu).

Definitions for punctilio

noun

  1. a fine point, particular, or detail, as of conduct, ceremony, or procedure.
  2. strictness or exactness in the observance of formalities or amenities.

Origin of punctilio

1590-1600; alteration of Italian puntiglio Spanish puntillo, diminutive of punto Latin pūnctum point

Examples for punctilio

But if you cannot despise and hate him—if you care not to break with him, you must part with some punctilio's.

Mr. Fenellan repeated, in a pause, 'punctilio,' and not emphatically.

punctilio will, at any time, stand for reason with such an one.

And in what way had he offered a hint to bring on him the charge of punctilio?

punctilio is out of doors the moment you are out of your father's house.

punctilio at an end, the moment she is out of her father's house.

Very honorable indeed; but at this moment we must waive a punctilio.

With her, punctilio is politeness; dissipation, life; and levity, spirit.

Fenellan, would have discharged an extinguisher on punctilio in emission.

I regret that I gave in to the punctilio: but I would not part with the idea.

Word Value for punctilio
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Words with friends

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