sententious
adjective
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Pronunciation: /sɛnˈtɛn.ʃəs/
adj
Etymology: From Latin sententiōsus, from sententia (“opinion, purpose”).
- Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.
- Tending to use aphorisms or maxims; especially, to such an extent as to engage in trite moralizing, even self-righteously so.
“His sententious remarks quickly bored the audience.”
- Full of meaning.