4
over-nice
4
precious(adjective, delicate, proper, sophisticated, affected)
4
punctual(adjective, thorough, meticulous, painstaking)
4
strenuous(adjective, difficult, thorough, meticulous, painstaking)
4
thorough(adjective, exact, careful, scrupulous, meticulous)
4
trivial
3
cantankerous(adjective, severe, difficult, cross, contrary)
3
close
3
conscionable(adjective, thorough, meticulous, painstaking)
3
crabby(adjective, severe, cross, contrary)
3
faithful
3
hair-splitting(adjective, overcritical, censorious)
3
literal(adjective, character, behavior, fastidious, pedant)
3
methodical(adjective, fastidious)
3
overnice(adjective, affected, demanding, exaggerated, artificial)
3
prim(adjective, smart, sober, neat, slick)
3
proper(adjective, fastidious)
3
refined(adjective, sharp, delicate, proper, affected)
3
selective(adjective, sharp, refined, critical, discerning)
3
sensitive(sharp, refined, critical, discerning, astute)
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