Sententiously Definition

In a manner that is concise and full of meaning, often in a pompous or moralizing style; using brief, forceful expressions of moral or general truths.

Used occasionally in literary or formal contexts to describe a particular style of expression.

Sententiously is an adverb.

Sententiously Synonyms

aphoristically , didactically , pithily , proverbially

How To Use Sententiously In A Sentence

  1. The philosopher spoke sententiously, offering many compact maxims that left the audience pondering their meanings.
  2. She recited the poem sententiously, emphasizing its moral lessons with a solemn tone.
  3. The preacher addressed the congregation sententiously, delivering his message with brief but impactful statements.
  4. In his essay, the author sententiously summarized complex ideas into memorable aphorisms.
Browse vocabulary