A succinct formulation of a fundamental principle, general truth, or rule of conduct. See Synonyms at saying.

Maxim is a guy who is very sweet and cute all the girls want him but only one person gets him he loves that person to death and never want to let them go. He is the most amazing person you will ever meet and he care a lot about his friends and family and he is very smart and will do great in life...

A well-known phrase or saying, especially one that gives a rule for sensible behaviour → sayingExamples from the Corpusmaxim• According to this principle, we interpret language on the assumption that its sender is obeying four maxims.• But the Freudian maxim holds true: Laughter is...