apophthegm

Examples

• All

• The philosopher was known for his memorable apophthegms about life and morality.

• He shared an insightful apophthegm during the meeting.

• Ancient texts are often filled with instructive apophthegms that remain relevant today.

• Many great thinkers have left behind valuable apophthegms.

• Many great thinkers have left behind valuable apophthegms that inspire generations.

• She concluded her speech with a wise apophthegm that resonated with everyone in the room.

• The philosopher was renowned for his collection of profound apophthegms that convey deep truths.

Synonyms

S

saying

vsapophthegm

216 1.7

A short well-known phrase that gives advice or a general truth

is more concise and explicitly intended to teach or guide

A

adage

vsapophthegm

31 4.2

A well-known short saying that gives advice or shows a general truth

is shorter and more pointed, aiming to instruct directly rather than recall tradition

P

proverb

vsapophthegm

31 3.9

A short well-known saying that gives advice or a general truth

is more concise and formally instructive than general folk wisdom

A

aphorism

vsapophthegm

10 7.4

A short, clever saying that shows a general truth

leans more toward clear instruction and concise moral guidance

P

pearl of wisdom

vsapophthegm

7 4.1

A short, wise piece of advice that helps you

is a formal short instructive maxim rather than a one off remark

S

saw

vsapophthegm

6 6.4

A short memorable saying that gives common advice

is more deliberately instructive and concise than a commonly repeated phrase

A

apothegm

vsapophthegm

• Archaic

1 9.9

A short, clever saying that teaches a truth or gives advice

has identical meaning but appears as an alternative spelling form

G

gnome

vsapophthegm

• Literature

9.9

A short, wise saying that tells a general truth

focuses more on giving instruction or moral teaching than mere truth

How Concise

apophthegm

• Archaic

9.9

aphorism

10 7.4

proverb

31 3.9

saying

216 1.7

Surface Forms

Etymology