Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

PEDANTIC

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Pedantic.

How to pronounce pedantic:

AU
US

Pedantic - as an adjective satellite

Marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
academicdonnish

Pedantic - as an adjective

Like a pedant, overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning.

Being showy of one’s knowledge, often in a boring manner.

Being finicky or fastidious, especially with language.

Example Sentences

"He is a pedantic professor who corrects every grammar mistake."
"The pedantic editor made countless revisions to the article."
"She has a pedantic obsession with punctuation and grammar rules."
"His pedantic nature often leads to lengthy debates over semantics."
"I find his pedantic explanations irritating and unnecessary."
View more

Word Game Points

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

PEDANTIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PEDANTIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pedantic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PEDANTIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is PEDANTIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pedantic is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PEDANTIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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