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fastidious
01
very attentive and paying close attention to small or specific aspects of a task or situation
02
(of organisms) growing only in special artificial cultures
03
highly attentive and particular about keeping things clean, tidy, and in order
Example
The architect was fastidious about the placement of every detail in the building design.
She is a fastidious editor, meticulously checking every sentence for errors.
The fastidious bacteria can only grow in a laboratory setting with precise temperature and nutrient conditions.
She has a fastidious approach to laundry, carefully sorting clothes by color and fabric.
He is fastidious about hygiene, washing his hands frequently and keeping his surroundings spotless.