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SENTENTIOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Sententious.

How to pronounce sententious:

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Sententious - as an adjective satellite

Abounding in or given to pompous or aphoristic moralizing

Example: "Too often the significant episode deteriorates into sententious conversation"

Concise and full of meaning

Example: "Welcomed her pithy comments"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pithy13

Sententious - as an adjective

Full of meaning.

Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.

Tending to use aphorisms or maxims, especially given to trite moralizing.

Example Sentences

"She is known for her sententious style of writing."
"He delivered a sententious speech about the importance of education."
"The book is filled with sententious moral lessons."
"His sententious manner of speaking annoys many people."
"The professor's sententious comments left the students feeling confused."
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Word Game Points

Is SENTENTIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sententious is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SENTENTIOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is SENTENTIOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sententious is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SENTENTIOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SENTENTIOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sententious is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SENTENTIOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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