Apothegmatize

/ˌæpəˈθɛɡməˌtaɪz/ verb

Definition

To compose, utter, or express something in the form of apothegms; to speak or write in pithy, memorable maxims.

Etymology

From apothegm plus the verb-forming suffix -ize (meaning to cause to be or to engage in). This creates a verb meaning to engage in the practice of making apothegmatic statements.

Kelly Says

To apothegmatize is to basically mic-drop wisdom on people—it's like when someone says something so perfectly clever and concise that everyone just nods and respects them for it, usually with a knowing pause after!

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