sententious

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(sen-ten-tious) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. expressing much in few words; short and pithy; pointed full of; or fond of using; maxims; proverbs; etc; esp. in a way that is ponderously trite and moralizing

Example Sentence

Too often the significant episode deteriorates into sententious conversation.

Synonyms

pretentious; pithy; trite

Antonyms

unpretentious

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