Synonyms of aphorism
14 similar words
Another word for aphorism is proverb. Other synonyms of aphorism are adage, apophthegm, apothegm, pearl of wisdom and byword.
Synonyms and similar words for aphorism
nounA concise or pithy, and memorable, expression of a general truth; a maxim, a saying.
- adage
- apophthegm
- apothegmA short, witty, instructive saying; an aphorism or maxim.
- pearl of wisdomA succinct, insightful saying, piece of advice, or moral precept.
- byword
- saying
- proverbA commonly used sentence expressing popular wisdom.
- maxim
- dictum
- gnome
- gnomic saying
- mantra
- paroemiaA proverb.
- saw archaic
Meaning of aphorism
- noun A concise expression of a principle in an area of knowledge; an axiom, a precept.
- noun A concise or pithy, and memorable, expression of a general truth; a maxim, a saying.
- noun The essence or heart of something.
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Questions about synonyms of aphorism
- What is another word for aphorism?
- Aphorism has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as proverb, adage, apophthegm, apothegm, pearl of wisdom, byword, saying and maxim.
- What does aphorism mean?
- Aphorism means a concise expression of a principle in an area of knowledge; an axiom, a precept.
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