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Sententious

usgb/senˈtenʃəs/Volume
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Avoid Overuse

Overusing 'sententious' may make writing or speech seem pretentious or too moralistic.

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Her sententious remarks often alienated her from the group.
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Negative Tone

'Sententious' can imply a negative judgment, suggesting someone is self-righteous.

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His sententious comments during the meeting were not well-received.
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Literary Usage

In literature, 'sententious' can be used to describe a character's grandiose manner of speaking.

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The villain's sententious dialogue revealed his arrogance.
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