just so

adverb
UK: /ˌdʒʌst ˈsəʊ/
US: /ˌdʒʌst ˈsoʊ/

  1. Exactly in a particular way.

    1. The cushions must be arranged just so on the sofa to look right. [ ] [ ]
    2. He likes his coffee prepared just so; not too hot, not too strong, just so. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

exactly precisely perfectly
just so adjective

  1. In a precise or neat manner.

    1. She placed the books just so on the shelf. [ ] [ ]
    2. The tablecloth was laid out just so, perfectly centered on the table. [ ] [ ]
just so idiom

  1. Used to describe something done with great precision or care.

    1. Her hair was styled just so for the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. He crafted the model ship just so, paying attention to every tiny detail. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "just so" is /ˌdʒʌst ˈsəʊ/ in British English and /ˌdʒʌst ˈsoʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "just so": exactly, precisely, perfectly.

Example usage of "just so": "The cushions must be arranged just so on the sofa to look right.". More examples on the page.