noun
- Plural of apothegm; concise, memorable sayings or maxims; pithy observations or witty remarks.
Usage: Formal or literary register; Often attributed to notable figures or used in rhetoric
Examples
- The philosopher's apothegms were collected and published in a slim volume.
- Oscar Wilde was famous for his clever apothegms about life and society.
- Ancient Greek apothegms often conveyed wisdom in just a few words.
- She sprinkled her speech with apothegms to make her points more memorable.
- The book contains dozens of apothegms from historical figures and thinkers.
- His apothegms about success have inspired countless entrepreneurs.
- The teacher used apothegms to help students remember important lessons.