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apothegmatic

/ˌæp.ə.θeɡˈmæt.ɪk/

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adjective

C2formalcommonobsoleto/ˌæp.ə.θeɡˈmæt.ɪk/

An adjective describing a style of speech or writing that is characterized by short, pithy, and instructive sayings or maxims.

ruПрилагательное, описывающее стиль речи или письма, характеризующийся короткими, ёмкими и поучительными изречениями или афоризмами.esAdjetivo que describe un estilo de habla o escritura caracterizado por sentencias o aforismos breves, concisos y aleccionadores.frAdjectif décrivant un style de discours ou d'écriture caractérisé par des sentences ou aphorismes courts, denses et instructifs.deAdjektiv, das einen Sprach- oder Schreibstil beschreibt, der durch kurze, prägnante und lehrhafte Aussprüche oder Aphorismen gekennzeichnet ist.ptAdjetivo que descreve um estilo de falar ou escrever caracterizado por ditos curtos, concisos e moralizantes ou aforismos.zh形容言辞或文风简短、精炼且富有教益,常用格言或警句表达。arصفة تصف أسلوب الكلام أو الكتابة المتسم بالإيجاز والتركيز والحكمة، ولا سيما استخدام العبارات القصيرة البليغة ذات الطابع التعليمي أو الأخلاقي كالأمثال والحكم.

  1. Terse and witty C2 formal

    Characterized by short, clever, and memorable sayings or maxims.

    • His apothegmatic style made his speeches very quotable.
    • She is known for her apothegmatic remarks during debates.
    • The author's apothegmatic prose is both sharp and insightful.

    ruКраткий и остроумныйesSentencioso y agudofrapophtegmatiquedeKurz und geistreichptConciso e espirituosozh简洁而机智arموجز وبارع

    Sinônimos: aphoristicconciseepigrammaticgnomicpithysententioussuccinct

    Antônimos: circumlocutorydiffuselong-windedprolixverbosewordy

  2. Given to using maxims C2 formal

    Tending to express ideas in brief, pithy statements.

    • The philosopher was famously apothegmatic in his lectures.
    • Her apothegmatic advice was often repeated by her students.
    • He delivered an apothegmatic summary of the complex theory.

    ruЛаконичныйesDado a usar máximasfrQui use de maximesdeAphoristischptAforísticozh简洁警句式的arمُوجَز

    Sinônimos: aphoristicepigrammaticgnomicpithysententious

  • more apothegmatic comparative form
  • most apothegmatic superlative form