Definition of fastidious

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  • fastidious is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • fastidious is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • fastidious is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of fastidious

  • having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures (adjective)

    Examples

    1. fastidious microorganisms

    Synonyms

    1. exacting
  • giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a fastidious and incisive intellect
    2. fastidious about personal cleanliness

See definition of fastidious in Merriam Webster