Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

PEDANT

(noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Pedant.

Pedant - as a noun

A person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bookwormscholastic
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bookmanscholarscholarly person
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pedant - as an adjective

Pedantic.

Example Sentences

"He often came across as a pedant, correcting every small mistake in grammar."
"The professor was known for being a pedant, obsessing over the tiniest details in his lectures."
"The pedant argued relentlessly, refusing to accept any opinion that contradicted his own."
"The book reviewer was accused of being a pedant, nitpicking the author's writing style."
"The panel discussion turned into a battle of pedants, each trying to prove their intellectual superiority."
View more

Word Game Points

Is PEDANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pedant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PEDANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is PEDANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pedant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PEDANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is PEDANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pedant is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PEDANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen