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sententious

adjective

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /sɛnˈtɛn.ʃəs/

adj

Etymology: From Latin sententiōsus, from sententia (“opinion, purpose”).

  1. Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.
  2. 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.

  3. Full of meaning.