Studious vs Pedantic - What's the difference?
studious | pedantic |
Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.
Given to study; devoted to the acquisition of knowledge from books; as, a studious scholar.
Earnest in endeavors; aiming sedulously; attentive; observant; diligent; -- usually followed by an infinitive or by of; as, be studious to please; studious to find new friends and allies.
Planned with study; deliberate; studied.
Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation; as, the studious shade.
Like a pedant, overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning.
Being showy of one’s knowledge, often in a boring manner.
Being finicky or fastidious, especially with language.
As adjectives the difference between studious and pedantic
is that studious is given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative while pedantic is like a pedant, overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning.studious
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Adjective
(en adjective)See also
* bookishpedantic
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Alternative forms
* pedantick (obsolete)Adjective
(en adjective)- "On the contrary, the fall was perfectly safe; it was the impact with the ground that killed him".
