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pedantic

adjective

/pəˈdæntɪk/

Meaning

Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.

Her pedantic explanations made the lecture dull.

precise, meticulous, nitpicking, finicky, scholarly

casual, careless, informal

pedantic approach, pedantic detail, pedantic explanation, pedantic style

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually posse...

Containing no water.

having a strong, unpleasant smell

Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.

Able to restore or renew damaged environments, soil, or resources.

showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire