ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pedantically

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Pedantically is an adverb meaning In a pedantic manner.

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.’

Word Forms

Synonyms for pedantically

Depending on context, synonyms include pedantly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pedantly, pedanticly, pickily, punctiliously, overpedantically, nitpickingly.

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