Pronunciation: /sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/
adjective using few words in a way that shows disapproval of someone's behavior or opinions
A1 My grandmother always gives sententious advice like 'early to bed, early to rise'.
A2 The teacher's sententious remarks about hard work and dedication resonated with the students.
B1 The author's writing style is often criticized for being overly sententious and moralistic.
B2 The politician's speech was full of sententious statements about the importance of honesty in government.
C1 The philosopher's work is considered sententious by some critics, but others appreciate its depth and insight.
C2 The film director's sententious dialogue in his movies often leaves audiences pondering deeper meanings and messages.
adverb sententiously
A1 She spoke sententiously about the importance of recycling.
A2 The teacher delivered his lesson in a sententious manner, making sure to emphasize the key points.
B1 The politician's speech was filled with sententious phrases meant to sway the audience.
B2 The author's writing style is often criticized for being too sententious and preachy.
C1 The professor's lectures are known for being both informative and sententious, leaving a lasting impact on students.
C2 The judge's sententious remarks during the trial reflected his deep understanding of the law and its implications.
formal The professor's sententious lecture left the students feeling overwhelmed with information.
informal I can't stand how sententious my coworker is when he talks about politics.
slang She's always so sententious, acting like she knows everything.
figurative His sententious attitude towards life often alienates those around him.
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