aphorism

UK
/ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/
US
/ˈæf.əˌrɪz.əm/

Traduzioni

aphorismnoun
aphorisms
pl
UK
/ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/
US
/ˈæf.əˌrɪz.əm/
The teacher began the class with an aphorism about the importance of hard work.
Le professeur a commencé le cours par un aphorisme sur l'importance du travail acharné.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
maximeSe dit surtout d'une formule brève exprimant une vérité générale.
Sinonimi
aphorismadjective
more aphorism
Comp.
most aphorism
Super.
UK
/ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/
US
/ˈæf.əˌrɪ.zəm/
Used attributively to modify a following noun (e.g., "an aphorism style").
The author’s aphorism tone makes every sentence feel like distilled wisdom.
Le ton aphoristique de l'auteur donne à chaque phrase l'impression d'une sagesse distillée.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
sentencieuxS'emploie pour un style qui formule des vérités morales de manière brève et appuyée.

Definizioni

aphorismnoun
A concise statement of a principle or precept given in pointed words.
The teacher began the class with an aphorism about the importance of hard work.
A terse saying embodying a general truth or astute observation.
'Actions speak louder than words' is a well-known aphorism.
aphorismadjective
Relating to or characteristic of aphorisms; pithy or sententious in style.
The author’s aphorism tone makes every sentence feel like distilled wisdom.