a brief moral saying taken from ancient or popular or other sources, often quoted without context; as an adjective, means either given to aphoristic expression, or just referring to an aphoristic expression. or: 'in a way that tries to sound important or intelligent, especially by expressing moral judgements'
There are sententiously literary writers who are never satisfied
There are sententiously literary writers who are never satisfied
(noun) a eulogistic oration or writing / (noun) formal or elaborate praise
I thought the film was a panegyric to ambition and power.
on citizen kane
I thought the film was a panegyric to ambition and power.
on citizen kane