Synonyms & related words for adage

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of adage — including proverb, byword, aphorism, dictum, apothegm, maxim. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to adage

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Synonyms for adage

Common synonyms for adage include proverb, byword, aphorism, dictum, apothegm, maxim, saying, axiom — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does adage come from?

The word adage breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root -age, from Latin dico (“say”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.