Sententious

C2 16+

Synonyms of sententious

Antonyms of sententious

Collocations of sententious

sententious remarks
Frequency: 70 %

She was known for her sententious remarks during meetings.

sententious tone
Frequency: 60 %

His sententious tone annoyed his colleagues.

sententious behavior
Frequency: 50 %

Her sententious behavior often rubbed people the wrong way.

sententious attitude
Frequency: 45 %

His sententious attitude towards others made him unpopular.

Idiomatic Expressions for sententious

  • Phrase: sententious tone
    Meaning: a style of speaking or writing that is characterized by moralizing or pompous language
    Usage: Her essay had a sententious tone, making it difficult for readers to connect with her argument.