Apish and Pedantic

Apish

Apish adjective - Using or marked by the use of something else as a basis or model.

Pedantic and apish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pedantic" instead an adjective "Apish".

Pedantic

Pedantic adjective - Marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects.
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Synonyms for Pedantic

Apish and pedantic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Apish" instead an adjective "Pedantic".

Nearby Words: pedantry, pedant
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