sententious
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/sɛnˈtɛn.ʃəs/
Definition of sententious
3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
adj
- Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.
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adj
- Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.
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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.”
- (obsolete)Full of meaning.
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Etymology
From Latin sententiōsus, from sententia (“opinion, purpose”).
Words you can make from sententious
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39 words- ENSUITE 7 pts
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6-letter words
82 words- ENNUIS 6 pts
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5-letter words
52 words- ENNUI 5 pts
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