HYPERFASTIDIOUS Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

hyperfastidious

adjective

Definition of hyperfastidious

as in ultrafastidious

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Adjective

Oeffling is not new to music, but his artistic career is one that’s developed with more of a shrug than fastidious dedication.

— Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
His pencil mustache, his fastidious gestures, and his twinkling eyes are at least as famous as his drinks.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of fastidious

Adjective

Unlike Adler Dolomiti, Adler Balance is adults-only and has a particular focus on wellness.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
All of that aligns the series with a particular strain of reality show in which participants are expected to follow certain patterns of behavior that can be neatly edited into episodic arcs.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of particular

Adjective

Looking ahead, the brand remains focused on sustainable and selective growth while continuing to bolster its global presence.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
At the nation’s most elite universities, CS departments became impossibly selective.

— Kamau Bobb October 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of selective

Adjective

The most finicky part of the setup was actually inserting the battery for the igniter.

— Noah Kaufman, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
The oversized trench coat maintains its spot in the fall capsule wardrobe, while a few more unexpected silhouettes, like the elevated track jacket, offer both protection and elegance in the notoriously finicky weather to come.

— Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of finicky

Adjective

Instead of a classic pump or dainty strappy heel, Lipa went wild—literally—with a zebra-print pump.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
While the event required a more black-tie dress code than the lingerie fashion show, the actresses still opted for a dainty pair of clear sandals to complete their designer looks.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of dainty

Adjective

Rob Haugen of Michels Family Office said uncertainty over where interest rates are headed has made the firm pickier about investing in the asset class.

— Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
The limited prep area has forced me to be incredibly picky about which tools and appliances to display and which to relegate to cabinets.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of picky

Adjective

Aphids Aphids are a common garden pest that is known for being non-discriminating.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 21 July 2026
But this would require a more discriminating choice of clients, to avoid aiding wars like Saudi Arabia’s brutal campaign in Yemen or Israel’s mass slaughter in Gaza.

— William Hartung, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

Definition of discriminating

Adjective

Lawrence’s casting is a coup – for any studio, really – as the actress is known for being quite choosy.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Schumann has seen how Dan Lanning was choosy and didn’t leave a good situation until a job the caliber of Oregon came into the picture.

— Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of choosy

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