Adage definition

ădĭj

An old saying that has been popularly accepted as a truth.

noun

A saying that sets forth a general truth and that has gained credit through long use.

noun

An old saying, which has been overused or considered a cliché; a trite maxim.

“Like the poor cat i’ th’ adage” (Lady MacBeth)

noun

The definition of an adage is a saying that has come to be accepted as truth over time.

"The grass is always greener on the other side" is an example of an adage.

noun

An old saying, which has obtained credit by long use.

noun

Other Word Forms

Singular:

adage

Plural:

adages

French from Old French from Latin adagium

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From French adage, from Latin adagium.

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