1. plural of adage; traditional sayings expressing common experiences or observations; proverbs

Examples

• My grandmother was always quoting old adages like ‘A penny saved is a penny earned.’
• The coach shared several adages about teamwork and perseverance.
• These ancient adages still ring true in modern times.
• Students collected adages from different cultures for their project.
• The book contains hundreds of adages about wisdom and life.
• Popular adages often reflect the values of a society.