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adage

 

[ ˈædɪdʒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

wise saying

A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice. Adages are often passed down through generations and are considered to offer timeless wisdom.

Synonyms

aphorism, maxim, proverb

Examples of usage

  • "A penny saved is a penny earned" is a popular adage about the importance of saving money.
  • "Actions speak louder than words" is another adage that emphasizes the importance of deeds over words.

Translations

Translations of the word "adage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adágio

🇮🇳 कहावत

🇩🇪 Sprichwort

🇮🇩 pepatah

🇺🇦 приказка

🇵🇱 przysłowie

🇯🇵 ことわざ (kotowaza)

🇫🇷 adage

🇪🇸 adagio

🇹🇷 atasözü

🇰🇷 속담

🇸🇦 قول مأثور

🇨🇿 přísloví

🇸🇰 príslovie

🇨🇳 格言 (géyán)

🇸🇮 pregovor

🇮🇸 málsháttur

🇰🇿 мақал

🇬🇪 გამონათქვამი

🇦🇿 atalar sözü

🇲🇽 adagio

Etymology

The word 'adage' comes from the Old French 'adage' or 'adagium,' which in turn is derived from the Latin 'adagium,' meaning 'saying' or 'proverb.' Adages have been a part of human communication for centuries, offering succinct and often profound insights into human behavior, values, and beliefs.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,625, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.