Both Uses of
scrupulous
in
Lonesome Dove
- A few would get so scared they had to back out of the whole business— though they always scrupulously paid her and apologized and made excuses.†
Chpt 13-14scrupulously = ethically; or carefully diligent
- July took it as a criticism of his work, which he felt he had done scrupulously.
Chpt 99-100 *scrupulously = carefully with attention to detail
Definition:
careful to behave ethically and/or diligently (with great care and attention to detail)