"pedantly" meaning in English

See pedantly in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adverb

Forms: more pedantly [comparative], most pedantly [superlative]
Etymology: From pedant + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|pedant|ly|id2=adverbial}} pedant + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} pedantly (comparative more pedantly, superlative most pedantly)
  1. In a pedantic manner. Synonyms: pedantically
    Sense id: en-pedantly-en-adv-H71AMkTG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly (adverbial)

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