Sentences

sententious in a sentence

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📚 Grade Level: Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12

Definition

SENTENTIOUS: inclined to moralize or express opinions in a pompously self-righteous or overly concise manner.

Sample Sentences

  1. His speech was filled with sententious remarks that failed to resonate with the audience.
  2. The author's sententious style often overshadowed the depth of the narrative.
  3. She found his sententious advice to be both annoying and unhelpful during a time of crisis.
  4. In a sententious tone, the mentor imparted wisdom that felt more like platitudes than guidance.
  5. The sententious slogans plastered on the walls seemed to lack genuine inspiration.