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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

relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn

Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.

relating to the system of feudalism, a medieval social system based on land ownership and obligation...

Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.

Expressing praise; laudatory.

Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.