Punctilio
01
punctilio, etikett
the act of firmly respecting polite behavior in society
Exempel
The hostess displayed her punctilio by greeting each guest personally and ensuring their comfort throughout the evening.
Värdinnan visade sin punctilio genom att hälsa på varje gäst personligen och säkerställa deras komfort under hela kvällen.
His punctilio in addressing everyone by their correct titles earned him admiration at the formal dinner.
Hans punctilio i att tilltala alla med deras korrekta titlar gav honom beundran vid den formella middagen.
02
punctilio, liten men viktig detalj
a small or precise detail that is important in conduct, procedure, or ceremonial practices
Exempel
During the knight ’s dubbing ceremony, each punctilio was followed, including the precise angle of the sword tap on his shoulder.
Under riddarvigningsceremonin följdes varje punctilio, inklusive den exakta vinkeln för svärdets knackning på hans axel.
At the monastery, the monks adhered to every punctilio of their daily prayers, including the exact timing of their chants.
I klostret följde munkarna varje detalj av sina dagliga böner, inklusive den exakta tiden för sina sånger.
