sententious in Dutch
sententious in Dutch is kernachtig, moraliserend — sententious means expressed briefly, using few words.
sententious in Dutch
kernachtig
Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.
moraliserend
Tending to use aphorisms or maxims; especially, to such an extent as to engage in trite moralizing, even self-righteously so.
What does "sententious" mean?
- adj Expressed briefly, using few words.
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adj Fond of using wise-sounding sayings, often in a way that seems smug or unoriginal.
"His sententious remarks quickly bored the audience."
- adj Carrying a lot of meaning.
- adj (grammar) Relating to a sentence.
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sententious in a sentence
- His sententious remarks quickly bored the audience.
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What is "sententious" in Dutch?
"sententious" in Dutch is kernachtig, moraliserend. sententious means: Expressed briefly, using few words.
Are there other ways to say "sententious" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "sententious": kernachtig, moraliserend.
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