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keeping one's speech short but extremely meaningful
- The speaker’s sententious remarks left a deep impression on the audience.
- Her sententious comment about perseverance resonated with everyone in the room.
- He is known for his sententious advice, always packing wisdom into just a few words.
- he book is filled with sententious quotes that offer profound insights in a brief format.
- The coach’s sententious pep talks were always brief but filled with motivating wisdom.
Synonyms:
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abounding in or given to pompous or aphoristic moralizing