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View usage for: sententious in British English (sɛnˈtɛnʃəs) adjective1. characterized by or full of aphorisms, terse pithy sayings, or axioms 2. constantly using aphorisms, etc 3. tending to indulge in pompous moralizing Derived forms sententiously (senˈtentiously) adverb sententiousness (senˈtentiousness) noun Word origin C15: from Latin sententiōsus full of meaning, from sententia; see sentencesententious in American English (sɛnˈtɛnʃəs) adjective1. expressing much in few words; short and pithy; pointed 2. full of, or fond of using, maxims, proverbs, etc., esp. in a way that is ponderously trite and moralizing Derived forms sententiously (senˈtentiously) adverb sententiousness (senˈtentiousness) noun Word origin L sententiosus < sententia: see sentence Synonyms of 'sententious'gnomic, pointed, short, brief pompous, ponderous, judgmental, moralistic More Synonyms of sententious Synonyms gnomic pointed axiomatic epigrammatic aphoristic Definition making pompous remarks about morality Synonyms pompous ponderous judgmental moralistic canting preachifying (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition short in length or extent Write a very brief description of a typical problem. Synonyms concise, short, limited, to the point, crisp, compressed, terse, curt, laconic, succinct, clipped, pithy, thumbnail, monosyllabic Synonyms hypocritical, two-faced, sanctimonious, insincere, Janus-faced Definition concise The strength of the series is in its concise, compact short-story quality. Synonyms concise, brief, to the point, succinct, terse, laconic, pithy, epigrammatic, pointedNearby words ofsententious - sensuality
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Additional synonymsDefinition brief and to the point The text is concise and informative. Synonyms brief, short, to the point, compact, summary, compressed, condensed, terse, laconic, succinct, pithy, synoptic, epigrammatic, compendiousDefinition (of a person's speech) using few words Usually so laconic in the office, he seemed more relaxed. Synonyms terse, short, brief, clipped, to the point, crisp, compact, concise, curt, succinct, pithy, monosyllabic, sententiousDefinition terse and full of meaning a pithy comment Synonyms succinct, pointed, short, brief, to the point, compact, meaningful, forceful, expressive, concise, terse, laconic, trenchant, cogent, epigrammatic, finely honed Definition pretending to be very religious and virtuous He writes smug, sanctimonious rubbish. Synonyms pious, smug, hypocritical, pi (British, slang), too good to be true, self-righteous, self-satisfied, goody-goody (informal), unctuous, holier-than-thou, priggish, pietistic, canting, pharisaical, Tartuffian or Tartufian Definition concise This is a short note to say thank you. Synonyms concise, brief, succinct, contracted, clipped, compact, summary, compressed, curtailed, terse, laconic, pithy, abridged, compendious, sententiousDefinition brief and clear Make sure your work is accurate, succinct and to the point. Synonyms brief, to the point, concise, compact, summary, condensed, terse, laconic, pithy, gnomic, compendious, in a few well-chosen words Definition neatly brief and concise He issued a terse statement, saying the decision will be made on Monday. Synonyms concise, short, brief, clipped, neat, to the point, crisp, compact, summary, condensed, incisive, elliptical, laconic, succinct, pithy, monosyllabic, gnomic, epigrammatic, aphoristic, sententious |