gnomic
/ˈnoʊmɪk/
adjective
- Expressing a general truth or moral lesson in a short, clever, or puzzling way; often used to describe sayings or writing.
- Her gnomic comments at the meeting left everyone thinking deeply.
- The old proverb was gnomic, offering wisdom in just a few words.
- The poet was known for his gnomic style, packing big ideas into tiny lines.
- Relating to or containing gnomes (short, wise sayings); aphoristic.
- He collected gnomic sayings from different cultures and wrote them in a journal.
- The teacher used gnomic phrases to help students remember important lessons.
- The ancient text was full of gnomic advice about how to live a good life.
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