PEDANT
(noun, adj.)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Pedant.
Pedant - as a noun
A person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bookworm19scholastic17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bookman15scholar12scholarly personHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pedant - as an adjective
Pedantic.
Example Sentences
"He often came across as a pedant, correcting every small mistake in grammar."
"The professor was known for being a pedant, obsessing over the tiniest details in his lectures."
"The pedant argued relentlessly, refusing to accept any opinion that contradicted his own."
"The book reviewer was accused of being a pedant, nitpicking the author's writing style."
"The panel discussion turned into a battle of pedants, each trying to prove their intellectual superiority."
Word Game Points
Is PEDANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pedant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PEDANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is PEDANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pedant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPEDANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is PEDANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pedant is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPEDANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
