Definition

The quality of being full of meaning or moralizing, often in a pompous or self-righteous way.

Example

His speech was filled with sententiousness, making it hard to enjoy the message he was trying to convey.

Conversation

I read this article about how sententiousness can be really off-putting in conversations.

That's interesting! I never thought about it that way.

Yeah, it made me realize how some people can come off as preachy.

Exactly, a little humility goes a long way in communication.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sententiousness → It is formed from "sententia" (meaning opinion or thought) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of). The word describes a quality of being full of opinions or moralizing statements, often in a pompous or self-righteous manner.

Memory Tip

Think of 'opinions' ('sententia') and remember that 'sententiousness' means being full of opinions, often in a moralizing way.

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