What does pedantically mean?
Pedantically means In a pedantic manner..
Pedantically
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
In a pedantic manner..
Example Sentences
‘I think you might have warned me,’ returned the other with a touch of sullenness. ‘But I have been pedantically exact, as you call it. The fellow had a key; and what’s more, he has it still. I saw him use it, not a week ago.’
Synonyms for pedantically
Antonyms for pedantically
Related Words
Word Forms
- more pedantically
- most pedantically
- pedanticly
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for pedantically?
Common synonyms include pedantly.
What is the opposite of pedantically?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use pedantically in a sentence?
‘I think you might have warned me,’ returned the other with a touch of sullenness. ‘But I have been pedantically exact, as you call it. The fellow had a key; and what’s more, he has it still. I saw him use it, not a week ago.’
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