particular about something—
1. not easily satisfied or pleased with smth.:
- I am highly discriminating and may be especially particular about my diet.
2. especially sensitive about smth.:
- You see, Aunt Polly’s awful particular about this fence—right here on the street, you know … it’s got to be done very careful…
particular in something—
1. attentive as to details; accurate in smth.:
- Dr. Shaw has been particular in his description of this almost entire wardrobe of an Arab.
2. = particular about something 1:
- They are especially particular in their choice of what to have at home or to give to special friends during the Chinese New Year.