(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:01:55

Sen*ten"tious (?), a.[L. sentenciosus: cf. F. sentencieux.]

1.

Abounding with sentences, axioms, and maxims; full of meaning; terse and energetic in expression; pithy; as, a sententious style or discourse; sententious truth.

How he apes his sire, Ambitiously sententious! Addison.

2.

Comprising or representing sentences; sentential.

[Obs.] "Sententious marks."

Grew.

--- Sen*ten"tious*ly, adv. -- Sen*ten"tious*ness, n.

 

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