pedantic (Meaning)
pedantic (s)
marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects
pedantic (a.)
Alt. of Pedantical
Synonyms & Antonyms of pedantic
Synonyms:
- la-di-da
- polymathic
- well-read
- academical
- intellectual
- erudite
- high-hat
- affected
- smart
- grandiose
- hifalutin
- highbrow
- highfalutin
- hyperintellectual
- nerdish
- high-minded
- scholastic
- educated
- bookish
- lah-di-dah
- nerdy
- la-de-da
- high-toned
- ostentatious
- academic
- professorial
- learned
- inkhorn
- brainy
Antonyms:
pedantic Sentence Examples
- His pedantic insistence on grammar rules made him unpopular among his peers.
- The professor's lectures were often criticized for being overly pedantic, focusing too much on minor details.
- She had a pedantic habit of correcting others' pronunciation, which annoyed her friends.
- The author's writing style was criticized as pedantic, with an excessive use of obscure vocabulary.
- His pedantic approach to cooking involved precise measurements and strict adherence to recipes.
- The teacher's pedantic explanations made the subject seem more complex than it needed to be.
- Despite his vast knowledge, his pedantic demeanor alienated many of his colleagues.
- The reviewer described the film as pedantic, with long-winded dialogue that felt forced.
- Her pedantic tendencies extended to every aspect of her life, from organizing her bookshelf alphabetically to meticulously planning her daily schedule.
- The politician's speech was criticized for being overly pedantic, lacking emotional resonance with the audience.
FAQs About the word pedantic
marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspectsAlt. of Pedantical
cerebral, clever, snobbish, brilliant, snobby,scholarly, snooty, intelligent, literate, didactic
unlettered, lowbrow, philistine,ignorant, unlettered, uneducated, philistine, illiterate, illiterate, ignorant
His pedantic insistence on grammar rules made him unpopular among his peers.
The professor's lectures were often criticized for being overly pedantic, focusing too much on minor details.
She had a pedantic habit of correcting others' pronunciation, which annoyed her friends.
The author's writing style was criticized as pedantic, with an excessive use of obscure vocabulary.
