aph·o·rism 
/ˈæfəˌrɪzəm/ noun
plural aph·o·risms /ˈæfəˌrɪzəm/ noun [count] : a short phrase that expresses a true or wise idea : adage
▪ When decorating, remember the familiar aphorism, “less is more.”
▪ When decorating, remember the familiar aphorism, “less is more.”
— aph·o·ris·tic /ˌæfəˈrɪstɪk/ adjective [more aphoristic; most aphoristic]
▪ her aphoristic wisdom
/ˌæfəˈrɪstɪk/ adjective [more aphoristic; most aphoristic] ▪ her aphoristic wisdom
— aph·o·ris·tic·al·ly /ˌæfəˈrɪstɪkli/ adjective
