adj
sententious
Sententious (adj) means using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.
adj
1
Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.
2
Tending to the frequent use aphorisms or maxims; especially, in a manner that is affected, trite or self-righteous.
3
Full of meaning.
4
Relating to a sentence; sentential.
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Etymology
From Latin sententiōsus, from sententia (“opinion, purpose”).
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What is the meaning of sententious?
"sententious" (adj) means using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.
What are the different meanings of sententious?
"sententious" has 3 main meanings: 1. Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise; 2. Tending to the frequent use aphorisms or maxims; especially, in a manner that is affected, trite or self-righteous; 3. Full of meaning.