drylymeticulous
adjectiveUK /ˌdraɪli məˈtɪkjələs/
US /ˌdraɪli məˈtɪkjələs/
Being very careful and neat in a plain, serious way.
She kept her desk drylymeticulous, with every pencil lined up just so.
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2. Careful and exact but without any humor or warmth.
His drylymeticulous notes left no room for jokes.
3. Paying close attention to small details in a calm, unemotional manner.
The drylymeticulous inspector checked every corner of the room.
4. Neat and organized in a way that feels strict and plain.
The drylymeticulous filing system made every folder easy to find.