Associations to the word «Pedantry»
Noun
- Pretension
- Extravagance
- Conceit
- Ridicule
- Quotation
- Superstition
- Scrap
- Wit
- Prejudice
- Learning
- Ignorance
- Humour
- Satire
- Dislike
- Simplicity
- Genius
- Pride
- Folly
- Taste
- Manner
- Criticism
- Accuracy
- Literature
- Dignity
- Conversation
- Virtue
- Contrast
- Gentleman
- Knowledge
- Judgment
- Spirit
- Scholar
- Kind
- Triumph
- Fault
- Author
- Detail
- Style
- Occasion
- Writing
- Desire
- Affect
- Opinion
- Exhibit
- Subject
- Principle
- But
- Word
- Tone
- Sort
- Piece
- Truth
- Sense
- Mind
- Attention
- Verse
- Respect
- Passion
- Tongue
Adjective
Wiktionary
PEDANTRY, noun. An excessive attention to detail or rules.
PEDANTRY, noun. An instance of such behaviour.
PEDANTRY, noun. An overly ambitious display of learning.
Dictionary definition
PEDANTRY, noun. An ostentatious and inappropriate display of learning.
Wise words
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