See more. Spinrad embellishes the straightforward timeline of the narrative with visions, Druid rituals and elements of fantasy as well as meticulous descriptions of the Meticulous definition, taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough: a meticulous craftsman; meticulous personal appearance. Paying great or excessive attention to personal Define fussy: easily upset : irritable; overly decorative; requiring or giving close attention to details — fussy in a sentence Fussiness definition, excessively busy with trifles; anxious or particular about petty details. fussy definition dictionary . . fussy definition dictionaryfuss·y (fŭs′ē) adj. fuss·i·er, fuss·i·est 1. Easily upset; given to bouts of ill temper: a fussy baby. 2