Definition of GNOMIC

gnomic

Adjective

  • Expressing general truth or wisdom; aphoristic.
  • relating to or containing gnomes
    • "gnomic verse"

Adj

  • Of, or relating to gnomes (sententious sayings).
  • Mysterious and often incomprehensible yet seemingly wise.
  • Expressing general truths or aphorisms.

Examples

  • gnomic aspect
  • He always makes gnomic utterances.
  • His GNOMIC advice about saving high-value tiles proved wise.

Origin / Etymology

From French gnomique, ultimately from Ancient Greek γνωμικός (gnōmikós), from γνώμη (gnṓmē, “thought, judgement”), akin to γιγνώσκω (gignṓskō, “know”).

Scrabble Score: 11

gnomic: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
gnomic: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gnomic: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

gnomic: valid Words With Friends Word