pedantic

Day 26Level 3

pi-DAN-tik

showing off learning

too worried about small details or formal rules

Part of Speech: adjective

Synonyms:

ostentatious, particular

Antonyms:

informal

Example Sentence:

The authorities are enormously pedantic about rules and regulations.

Related Words

refrain

uhb-STAYN

to refrain from an activity

cheerful readiness

uh-LAK-ri-tee

cheerful readiness; eagerness; speed

bestow

bih-KWEETH

to give or leave through a will; to hand down

cow-like

BOH-vahyn

relating to, or resembling cows; dull

sensuality

kahr-NAL-uh-tee

sensuality

remorse

kuhm-PUHNGK-shuhn

feeling of guilt or regret