adj ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Finicky, fastidious, overly precise or delicate.

   "Charming, he said in a finical sweet voice, showing his white teeth and blinking his eyes pleasantly."

Adjective

1. 1
   exacting especially about details wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

accurateadvertentagogalertall earsassiduous

Example

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"Charming, he said in a finical sweet voice, showing his white teeth and blinking his eyes pleasantly."

Etymology

University slang, probably from fine.

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