Gnomically

/ˈnoʊmɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a gnomic manner; by expressing wisdom through brief, cryptic, or pithy statements.

Etymology

From 'gnomic' (Greek 'gnōmikos') plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ally.' Follows the standard English pattern for converting adjectives to adverbs describing manner or fashion of action.

Kelly Says

Yoda speaks 'gnomically'—rearranging word order and dropping half his sentences until wisdom sounds mysterious, proving that sounding wise and being cryptic are separated only by an adverb.

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