apothegm
noun
a short, pithy, instructive saying; a terse remark or aphorism.
apothegmatic
-
a word derived from
apothegm.
Example Sentences
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The apothegmatic or proverbial quality in Montaigne had a very important sequel of fruitful influence on subsequent French writers, as chapters to follow in this volume will abundantly show.
From French Classics by William Cleaver Wilkinson
This apothegmatic or proverbial quality in Montaigne had a very important sequel of fruitful influence on subsequent French writers, as chapters to follow in this volume will abundantly show.
From Classic French Course in English by William Cleaver Wilkinson
The Moro seemed astonished, but appreciated the reason, and had his first lesson in the apothegmatic saying that all is not gold which glitters.
From A Woman's Journey through the Philippines On a Cable Ship that Linked Together the Strange Lands Seen En Route by Florence Kimball Russel
