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Synonyms of apothegm

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Another word for apothegm is proverb. Other synonyms of apothegm are adage, dictum, gnome and saying.

Synonyms and similar words for apothegm

nounA short, witty, instructive saying; an aphorism or maxim.

  • byword
  • saying
  • adageAn old saying which has obtained credit by long use.
  • proverbA commonly used sentence expressing popular wisdom.
  • maxim
  • apophthegm
  • dictumAn authoritative statement; a dogmatic saying; a maxim, an apothegm.
  • gnomeA brief reflection or maxim; a pithy saying.
  • gnomic saying
  • mantra
  • paroemiaA proverb.
  • saw archaicA saying or proverb.

Meaning of apothegm

  1. noun A short, witty, instructive saying; an aphorism or maxim.

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Questions about synonyms of apothegm

What is another word for apothegm?
Apothegm has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as proverb, adage, dictum, gnome and saying.
What does apothegm mean?
Apothegm means a short, witty, instructive saying; an aphorism or maxim.

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