1. of, relating to, or resembling a gnome; having the character or nature of a gnome
Usage: rare; literary
2. expressed in the form of a gnome or maxim; aphoristic
Usage: archaic; rare

Examples

• The garden was decorated with gnomical statues and whimsical figurines.
• His gnomical wisdom was expressed through brief, memorable sayings.
• The old philosopher had a gnomical way of speaking in riddles and maxims.
• She collected gnomical artifacts from her travels across Europe.