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Pedantic

Verb / pʌˈdæntɪk / Another word for pedantic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of pedantic is being too concerned with rules, details, and academic knowledge, often in a show-offy way.

Synonyms & similar words

donnish academic precise nitpicking punctilious didactic dogmatic exacting meticulous scholastic bookish learned scholarly academic erudite intellectual knowledgeable fastidious fussy rigorous systematic

Example sentences

  1. She always corrects peoples spelling mistakes, which can be pedantic.
  2. He is so pedantic that he insists on following every single rule.
  3. The pedantic teacher made sure every word in the essay was perfect.
  4. Being pedantic about grammar, she would never use a split infinitive.
  5. He annoyed his friends with his pedantic explanations of historical events.

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