Gnomic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Gnomic is an adjective meaning Of, or relating to gnomes (sententious sayings).
Meaning
Of, or relating to gnomes (sententious sayings).
More Meanings
- (of a saying or aphorism) Mysterious and often incomprehensible yet seemingly wise.
- (grammar) Expressing general truths or aphorisms.
Example Sentences
gnomic aspect
He always makes gnomic utterances.
The gnomic belief that the world is conditioned by love is no idle apothegm.
[…] on other parts of the whiteboard, she'd written more gnomic prompts (“Food area,” “Objects,” “Substances”).
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aorist, gnomical, gnomological, gnomologic, gnomonological, gnostical.
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