Adage
Synonyms: Proverb, word, motto, epigram, cliche, apothegm, axiom, truism, sententia, platitude, precept, remark, felicity, reflection, saying, maxim, aphorism, saw, byword, cliché, truth, expression, commonplace, bromide, formula, comment, wheeze, and note.
Example Sentences
The old adage says, "Honesty is the best policy.
" She lived by the adage, "Actions speak louder than words.
" He quoted the adage to support his point.
The adage reminds us that patience is a virtue.
There’s truth in the adage, "Time heals all wounds.
" That adage applies perfectly to this situation.
The teacher began the lesson with a wise adage.
He dismissed the advice as just another tired adage.
She believed deeply in the adage, "What goes around comes around.
" The adage captures the essence of human nature.