sententious in Russian

sententious in Russian is афористи́чный, кра́ткий, лаконичный — sententious means using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.

sententious in Russian

афористи́чный

adj

Pronounced: aforistichnyy

Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.

кра́ткий

adj

Pronounced: kratkiy

Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.

лаконичный

adj

Pronounced: lakonichnyy

Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.

сжатый

adj

Pronounced: szhatyy

Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.

менторский

adj

Pronounced: mentorskiy

Tending to use aphorisms or maxims; especially, to such an extent as to engage in trite moralizing, even self-righteously so.

нравоучительный

adj

Pronounced: nravouchitelnyy

Tending to use aphorisms or maxims; especially, to such an extent as to engage in trite moralizing, even self-righteously so.

сентенциозный

adj

Pronounced: sententsioznyy

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 Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.
adj Tending to the frequent use aphorisms or maxims; especially, in a manner that is affected, trite or self-righteous.
adj Full of meaning.
adj Relating to a sentence; sentential.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sententious" in Russian?

"sententious" in Russian is афористи́чный, кра́ткий, лаконичный. sententious means: Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.

How do you pronounce афористи́чный?

"sententious" in Russian is афористи́чный, pronounced "aforistichnyy".

Are there other ways to say "sententious" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 7 translations listed for "sententious": афористи́чный, кра́ткий, лаконичный, сжатый, менторский, нравоучительный.

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