aphoristic

[af-uh-ris-tik] /ˌæf əˈrɪs tɪk/
adjective
1.
of, like, or containing aphorisms:
His sermons were richly aphoristic.
2.
given to making or quoting aphorisms.
Origin
1745-55; < Greek aphoristikós. See aphorist, -ic
Related forms
aphoristically, adverb
nonaphoristic, adjective
nonaphoristically, adverb
Examples from the web for aphoristic
  • Which is at a minimum non-aphoristic and anti-euphonious.
  • Nor did she attempt the solace of aphoristic eloquence.
  • The unconscious-mine, anyway-is rarely so aphoristic.
  • The unconscious--mine, anyway--is rarely so aphoristic.
  • Every one of his books is full of apt observations and aphoristic turns of phrase.
  • The wonder of his poem is that it has a melancholy melodiousness while retaining a tight aphoristic ring.
  • As this policy went through various iterations and media representations, its naming and structure became more aphoristic.
  • Others, however, found that style unbearably aphoristic.
British Dictionary definitions for aphoristic

aphoristic

/ˌæfəˈrɪstɪk/
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or resembling an aphorism
2.
tending to write or speak in aphorisms
Word Origin and History for aphoristic
adj.

1753, from Greek aphoristikos (see aphorism). Aphoristically is from 1650s.