1. of, relating to, or having the character of an adage or proverb
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The old man’s adagial wisdom guided the young apprentice.
• Her speech was filled with adagial expressions about hard work.
• The novel’s adagial tone reminded readers of ancient folk tales.
• His adagial sayings became popular among the villagers.
• The teacher used adagial phrases to make moral lessons memorable.