Sententious synonyms
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Sharp; incisive; to the point, as an epigram
The definition of concise is expressing briefly and clearly.
(Of a person, their language or writing) showy in speech and given to using flowery or elaborate terms; grandiloquent; pompous
Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.
The definition of turgid is something swollen or bloated, or language or style that is designed to show-off.
Made of fustian
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Marked by or given to extravagant, often tasteless display.
obvious (related)
Easily seen through because of a lack of subtlety; transparent:
oratorical (related)
Given to oratory
ornate (related)
The definition of ornate is heavily decorated, very elaborate or showy.
Short in time, duration, length, or extent.
Containing or given to the use of epigrams.
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The definition of laconic refers to someone who doesn't talk a lot or uses very few words.
Having meaning, significant.
Characteristic of or relating to a narrow-minded concern of the morals of others; self-righteous
Terse and full of substance or meaning
The definition of pompous is someone who has excessive self-esteem.
Containing a large amount of shortening; flaky:
The definition of terse is language that is brief and to the point.
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Find another word for sententious. In this page you can discover 21 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for sententious, like: pointed, concise, aphoristic, bombastic, pretentious, turgid, fustian, showy, obvious, oratorical and ornate.
