adj
sententious
Sententious (adj) means Expressed briefly, using few words.
adj
1
Expressed briefly, using few words.
2
Fond of using wise-sounding sayings, often in a way that seems smug or unoriginal.
"His sententious remarks quickly bored the audience."
3
Carrying a lot of meaning.
4
(grammar) Relating to a sentence.
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Etymology
Comes from Latin sententiōsus, from sententia (“opinion, purpose”).
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What is the meaning of sententious?
"sententious" (adj) means expressed briefly, using few words.
What is another word for sententious?
Other words for "sententious" include pithy.
What is the opposite of sententious?
Opposites of "sententious" include vapid, inane.
What are the different meanings of sententious?
"sententious" has 3 main meanings: 1. Expressed briefly, using few words; 2. Fond of using wise-sounding sayings, often in a way that seems smug or unoriginal; 3. Carrying a lot of meaning.
