parsimonious
adjectiveExtremely unwilling to spend or use resources, often excessively so.
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pedantic
adjectiveOverly concerned with minor details, rules, or displaying learning.
One word family: also includes pedantry.
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nounAn excessive abundance or very large amount.
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adjectiveIn action, excessively hasty; also very steep.
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adjectiveOverstepping proper limits through excessive confidence or boldness.
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adjectiveRelating to an erect penis or, figuratively, conspicuously excessive male sexuality.
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adjectiveSo great, costly, or restrictive that it prevents an action.
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