aphoristic
expressed in or resembling short, clever, and memorable sayings that convey general truths
Word origin: From Greek aphorismos, a definition or pithy statement, from aphorizein to mark off.
Aphoristic in a sentence
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The philosopher was known for his aphoristic writing style that made complex ideas seem simple.
The philosopher's aphoristic style packed entire arguments into single, quotable lines.
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Critics complained that the documentary's narration was relentlessly blank, hammering home its single thesis so often that viewers felt lectured rather than informed.
Using “aphoristic” well
Aphoristic describes writing built from short, pointed sayings that distill general truths. The synonym sententious can shade toward moralizing, so the words are not always interchangeable.
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