Pedantic

ENZH

What Does Pedantic Mean?

  • 学究式的
  • 迂腐的
  • 卖弄学问的

Pedantic Pronunciation

/pɪˈdæntɪk/

Pedantic Definition

adjective

Definition

Excessively concerned with minor details and rules; overly academic or scholarly.

In ZH

过于关注细节和规则;过于学术或书卷气的。

How to Use Pedantic in a Sentence

  • His pedantic approach to teaching made the subject incredibly dull.
  • She was often criticized for being pedantic in her writing style.
  • The discussion became pedantic, with everyone focusing on trivial points.
  • He had a pedantic need to correct everyone's grammar.
  • Some people find pedantic lectures frustrating rather than informative.