sententious

adjective4

1. •
   Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.
2. •
   Tending to the frequent use aphorisms or maxims; especially, in a manner that is affected, trite or self-righteous.

   • His sententious remarks quickly bored the audience.
3. •
   (no longer used) Full of meaning.

   • More ouer, towarde the acquiringe of maiestie, thre thinges be required in the o∣ration of a man hauyng autoritie, that it be compendious, sententious, and delectable — 1537
4. •
   (no longer used) Relating to a sentence; sentential.