aphoristic | ||
1. | [ adjective ] containing aphorisms or maxims | |
Synonyms: | axiomatic | |
Examples: | "axiomatic wisdom" |
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Related terms: | maxim | |
2. | [ adjective ] terse and witty and like a maxim | |
Synonyms: | epigrammatic apothegmatic | |
Examples: | "much given to apothegmatic instruction" |
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Related terms: | concise | |
Similar spelling: |
aphorist apiarist aphorism aphorise apricot aphorize Aparicio |