Definition of Adage

1. Noun. A condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people.

Exact synonyms: Byword, Proverb, Saw
Generic synonyms: Expression, Locution, Saying
Derivative terms: Proverbial

Definition of Adage

1. n. An old saying, which has obtained credit by long use; a proverb.

Definition of Adage

1. a traditional saying expressing a common observation [n -S] : ADAGIAL [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Adage

acystia
ad
ad
ad-lib
ADA
ADA
ADA-SCID
adacrya
adactylia
adactylism
adactylous
adactylous
adactyly
adactyly
Adad
adage (current term)
adages
adagial
adagio
adagios
Adair-Koshland-Nemethy-Filmer model
Adalia
Adalia bipunctata
adam
Adam
adam's apple
Adam's apple
Adam's needle
Adam's needle-and-thread
Adam's Peak

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