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gnomic

1

[ noh-mik, nom-ik ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or resembling a gnome.


gnomic

2

[ noh-mik, nom-ik ]

adjective

  1. like or containing gnomes gnome or aphorisms.
  2. of, relating to, or noting a writer of aphorisms, especially any of certain Greek poets.

gnomic

/ ˈnɒm-; ˈnəʊmɪk /

adjective

  1. consisting of, containing, or relating to gnomes or aphorisms
  2. of or relating to a writer of such sayings
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ²µ²Ô´Ç³¾¾±³¦²¹±ô±ô²â, adverb
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²µ²Ô´Çm¾±Â·³¦²¹±ô·±ô²â adverb
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of gnomic1

First recorded in 1805–15; gnome 1 + -ic

Origin of gnomic2

From the Greek word ²µ²Ôų¾¾±°ìó²õ, dating back to 1805–15. See gnome 2, -ic
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The movie does signal its darkly comedic aims from the moment we first see the actor’s gnomic man-child frown, which by now is a ready signifier of emotional and psychological deficiency.

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“I wished to make it reach all the way to infinity, but that’s technically impossible,†he added, laughing at himself, his habit even or especially when making gnomic pronouncements.

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It’s slightly gnomic, this distinction, but it suggests that while Susiraja’s works can be amusing, unexpected and shocking, they are never at anyone’s expense.

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Some of the juiciest laughs come from Sonny’s interactions with the gnomic Knight, a showboating supporting role that Affleck embraces with a sly, vacant deadpan and tragically unhip styling.

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The Caucasus Mountains are high and terrible, and they are full of caves for gnomic tribes and nomads to hide in.

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