Associations to the word «Pedantic»

Wiktionary

PEDANTIC, adjective. Like a pedant, overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning.
PEDANTIC, adjective. Being showy of one’s knowledge, often in a boring manner.
PEDANTIC, adjective. Being finicky or fastidious, especially with language.

Dictionary definition

PEDANTIC, adjective. Marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects.

Wise words

Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning.
Maya Angelou