pedantically
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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He instigates them, and pedantically reminds her of the rules, but his surprise and irritation become conflagrations of rage as Fonsia wins hand after hand, remaining placid and mildly abashed at her luck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
But what, you ask pedantically, does science have to do with Mercyful Fate’s “Curse of the Pharaohs”? Well, professor, first off, you should know that archaeology is a science.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 27, 2021
From a lesser actor, the speech might land pedantically, but Gupta — like “The Line” as a whole — makes everything feel as open and tender as a wound.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 13, 2020
Others have insisted so pedantically on specific details that they have spoiled the ballet’s larger atmosphere.
From New York Times ● Feb. 13, 2018
“The Greeks have no Devil,” I said pedantically.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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