Definition

In a way that expresses opinions or judgments in a pompous or moralizing manner, often using few words.

Example

He spoke sententiously, making his point sound more important than it really was.

Conversation

I heard you talking about that book; it sounds interesting.

Yeah, the author writes quite sententiously about life lessons.

I love when writers can express deep thoughts so concisely.

Absolutely! It makes the reading experience much richer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sententiously → It is formed from "sententia" (meaning opinion or feeling) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of). The word "sententiously" means full of opinions or expressing them in a pompous or moralizing manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'full of opinions' ('sententia') and expresses them in a way that seems overly moralizing or pompous.

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