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
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a
kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the
smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to
turn a life around.