Associations to the word «Punctilio»

Wiktionary

PUNCTILIO, noun. A fine point in exactness of conduct, ceremony or procedure. Strictness in observance of formalities.

Dictionary definition

PUNCTILIO, noun. A fine point of etiquette or petty formality.
PUNCTILIO, noun. Strict observance of formalities.

Wise words

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca