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Sententious

usgb/senˈtenʃəs/Volume
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Overusing 'sententious' may make writing or speech seem pretentious or too moralistic. SlideHer sententious remarks often alienated her from the group.
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'Sententious' can imply a negative judgment, suggesting someone is self-righteous. SlideHis sententious comments during the meeting were not well-received.
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Literary UsagePlay
In literature, 'sententious' can be used to describe a character's grandiose manner of speaking. SlideThe villain's sententious dialogue revealed his arrogance.
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