sententious
Pronunciations (2)
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/sɛnˈtɛn.ʃəs/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
- Received-Pronunciation
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sɛnˈtɛn.ʃəs
Adjective
Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.
Tending to the frequent use aphorisms or maxims; especially, in a manner that is affected, trite or self-righteous.
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His sententious remarks quickly bored the audience.
Full of meaning.
Usage- Obsolete
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More examples (1)
More ouer, towarde the acquiringe of maiestie, thre thinges be required in the o∣ration of a man hauyng autoritie, that it be compendious, sententious, and delectable
Relating to a sentence; sentential.
Usage- Obsolete
Adjective
abounding in or given to pompous or aphoristic moralizing
concise and full of meaning
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welcomed her pithy comments
Word forms
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