Aphorisms Meaning in English
word · lemma: aphorism
ˈæfɝˌɪzəmz
AF-er-iz-uhmz
ˈæfɔːɹˌɪzəmz
AF-aw-riz-uhmz
Definition
Short and clever sayings that express a general truth or piece of wisdom.
Usage & Nuances
"Aphorisms" are somewhat formal and often used in literature, philosophy, or discussions about wisdom. Common in writing, less so in everyday speech. Not all short sayings are aphorisms; they should offer insight or a clear truth.
Spanish: aforismosPortuguese (BR): aforismosPortuguese (PT): aforismosChinese (Simplified): 格言Chinese (Traditional): 格言Hindi: सुभाषितArabic: الأمثال القصيرةBengali: উক্তি - বাণী - সুভাষিতRussian: афоризмы - изреченияJapanese: 格言 - 箴言Vietnamese: châm ngôn - tục ngữ (trí tuệ)Korean: 금언 - 격언Turkish: özdeyiş - vecizeUrdu: اقوالِ زریں - قصار القولIndonesian: aforisme - pepatah bijak
Example Sentences
Many wise aphorisms are found in old books.
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She enjoys collecting famous aphorisms.
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Teachers sometimes use aphorisms to explain life lessons.
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His speech was filled with clever aphorisms that made people think.
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Social media is flooded with motivational aphorisms these days.
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If you listen closely, you'll catch a few old aphorisms in his advice.
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