aphoristic

IPA/ˌæfəˈrɪstɪk/
IPA/ˌæfəˈrɪstɪk/

aphoristic — adjective

  • aphoristicpositive
  • more aphoristiccomparative
  • most aphoristicsuperlative

1. Written or spoken in a brief, pointed way that sounds like a memorable saying ab

1.形容詞C2
釋義

Written or spoken in a brief, pointed way that sounds like a memorable saying about a general truth.

例句

The professor's aphoristic style made each lecture easy to remember.

collocation: aphoristic style

Her aphoristic comment ended the debate with one sharp sentence.

collocation: aphoristic comment / remark

同義詞
  • pithy

    Stresses brief force and effectiveness, not necessarily the quality of expressing a general truth

  • epigrammatic

    More literary; emphasizes a polished, striking sentence

  • sententious

    Often negative; suggests showing off wisdom in a heavy-handed way

反義詞
  • wordy

    Uses too many words instead of compressing an idea

  • rambling

    Moves on at length without the sharp focus of a saying

文法句型

aphoristic + style

aphoristic + remark

aphoristic + prose

用法筆記

Usually describes speech or writing such as prose, comments, or remarks. It often suggests not only brevity but also a polished, truth-sounding effect.

常見錯誤

❌The instructions were aphoristic and easy to follow.
✅The instructions were brief and easy to follow.
💡'aphoristic' suggests short sayings with a general truth, not just short length.
❌My uncle is aphoristic.
✅My uncle has an aphoristic way of speaking.
💡the word usually describes a style of expression rather than a person's whole character.