adage
nounHow many syllables in adage?
There are 2 syllables in the word adage.How to pronounce adage:
Definition of adage:
- adage (noun):
- a traditional saying that is generally accepted as being true
- a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
- a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people.
Synonyms for adage:
aphorismproverbsawexpressionmottowordAntonyms for adage:
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