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.