Nnamdi Asomugha

It can be a bit sententious in the Nigerian household, to the point where you feel like with any wrong step you've set yourself back so far. It's like everything has to be done right.

Nigerian Actor

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

Avoid Overuse

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

Negative Tone

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

Literary Usage

'Sententious' can positively describe statements that are brief yet full of meaning.

Positive Brevity

Using 'sententious' showcases the power of succinct expressions to convey deep meanings.

Strength of Brevity

'Sententious' is apt for academic contexts where succinctness is valued.