Maxim

Quick meaning: Maxim is a noun meaning (now rare) A self-evident axiom or premise; a pithy expression of a general principle or rule.

Meaning

(now rare) A self-evident axiom or premise; a pithy expression of a general principle or rule.

More Meanings

1. A precept; a succinct statement or observation of a rule of conduct or moral teaching.
2. Alternative letter-case form of Maxim.

Example Sentences

Those maxims lurch through my head like rivers of lava. Those smarmy, know-it-all maxims. Trivia disguised as deeply held wisdom.

In every age and country of the world men must have attended to the characters, designs, and actions of one another, and many reputable rules and maxims for the conduct of human life, must have been laid down and approved of by common consent.

It was impossible to imagine anything more cold or comfortless, while it was a task of no small dexterity to thread your way through the labyrinth of trunks, bandboxes, &c.; for it had of late years become a maxim with Lady Anne that nothing ought to be thrown or given away:.

Word Forms

• maxims

Synonyms for maxim

Depending on context, synonyms include cliche, enthymeme, proverb, saying, axiom.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include axiom, proverb, adage, saying, principle, wisdom.

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