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Given To Pompous Moralising Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SENTENTIOUS" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Abounding in or given to pompous or aphoristic moralizing
- • Concise and full of meaning adjective
- • Full of meaning.
- • Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.
- • Tending to use aphorisms or maxims, especially given to trite moralizing.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She is known for her sententious style of writing."
- • "He delivered a sententious speech about the importance of education."
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