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(), 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. -- Senten"tiously, adv. -- Senten"tiousness, n. スポンサード リンク
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