pedantic
/pəˈdæntɪk/
adjective
- Overly concerned with minor details, rules, or formal correctness, especially in a way that shows off knowledge.
- I try not to be pedantic when my friends make small mistakes in spelling.
- His pedantic explanation of the rules made the game less fun for everyone.
- She gave a pedantic lecture on the proper way to brew tea.
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