donnish

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects

Etymology

From don (professor) + -ish.

In classic literature

Synonyms

academic, pedantic

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