finicking

adjective

ˈfi-ni-kiŋ How to pronounce finicking (audio)
Definition of finickingnext
as in careful
hard to please finicking drinkers will find the bar's trendy cocktails far too sweet

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finicking
  1. careful
  2. particular
  3. nice
  4. finicky
  5. exacting
  6. demanding
  7. fastidious
  8. dainty
Adjective
  • Davies says the aesthetic precision of the film is down to Berger’s careful planning.
    Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Dab with blotting papers to remove excess oil, being careful not to irritate skin.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of careful
Adjective
  • Behind the scenes, President-elect Donald Trump and his top advisers were working to strike a deal with one lawmaker in particular, Rep. Chip Roy of Texas, sources told ABC News.
    Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Of course, anyone who has been to Aspen knows that dressing up in your chicest and coziest winter outfits is half the fun, and Lopez in particular has not been disappointing on that front.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of particular
Adjective
  • The gold coloring on the leaves can be striking and offers a nice splash of color on the seemingly endless sea of green that comprises the rest of the low-maintenance houseplant category.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
  • There aren't endless options to choose from, which is nice because subscriptions like these can sometimes be a lot to manage.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of nice
Adjective
  • Honda is also working to reduce the indirect costs of production, including power consumption even though the necessary temperature of building as solid-state batteries are less finicky during production (and usage).
    Jake Lingeman, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Mauritian women, a renewable source of cheap labor, might be trained to do the finicky work of drilling holes into jewels for luxury watches.
    Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of finicky
Adjective
  • By his fourth season, the team had a losing record and players were complaining that Bradley was too exacting.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The painter’s attempts to capture reality — so exacting, so careful, so prepared — end in what looks like failure.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2024
Definition of exacting
Adjective
  • Some squirrels at California’s college campuses have become infamous among students for their demanding behavior, even winning student elections, but they’ve never been seen hunting smaller rodents on such a widespread scale.
    Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Watch it here, with a warning about his language: Season 2 will delve deeper into the personal and professional lives of NHL stars, offering viewers a 360-degree view of their lives both on and off the ice and sacrifice required to excel in one of the world’s most demanding sports.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of demanding
Adjective
  • Even skeptics know the key personality traits of Zodiac signs: Virgos are fastidious, Scorpios can sting, and no matter how much fun Cancers have in the outside world, nothing beats a night in.
    Pratyush Sarup, Architectural Digest, 14 Dec. 2024
  • There is going to be this look about her that’s very neat and clipped and tight and fastidious.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of fastidious
Adjective
  • One is a dog, one is a daintier version of Reynolds himself, one is a Lady Deadpool, and another is emblazoned with the green colors and red dragon of the Welsh flag.
    Christian Holub, EW.com, 29 July 2024
  • This Diamond Initial Necklace from Sarah O is dainty, beautiful, sparkly, and pairs super well with other pieces.
    Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 10 Jan. 2024
Definition of dainty
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