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sententious

adjective

/sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

Meaning

Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.

His sententious remarks annoyed the audience.

pompous, moralizing, didactic, preachy

modest, humble

sententious speech, sententious tone, sententious style

not satisfactory or allowable; not acceptable

Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.

to some extent; rather; moderately

having the opposite of the desired effect; harmful to achieving goals

Having good understanding or insight; able to perceive things clearly.

having or involving unconventional sexual practices; having tight curls or bends