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View usage for: (epɪgræm) Word forms: plural epigramscountable nounAn epigram is a short saying or poem which expresses an idea in a very clever and amusing way. Synonyms: witticism, quip, aphorism, bon mot More Synonyms of epigram epigram in British English (ˈɛpɪˌɡræm) noun1. a witty, often paradoxical remark, concisely expressed 2. a short, pungent, and often satirical poem, esp one having a witty and ingenious ending Derived forms epigrammatic (ˌepigramˈmatic) or epigrammatical (ˌepigramˈmatical) adjective epigrammatically (ˌepigramˈmatically) adverb Word origin C15: from Latin epigramma, from Greek: inscription, from epigraphein to write upon, from graphein to write epigram in American English (ˈɛpəˌgræm) noun1. a short poem with a witty or satirical point 2. any terse, witty, pointed statement, often with a clever twist in thought (Ex.: “Experience is the name everyone gives to his mistakes”) SIMILAR WORDS: ˈsaying Word origin ME < OFr epigramme < L epigramma < Gr, inscription, epigram < epigraphein < epi-, upon + graphein, to write: see graphic Examples of 'epigram' in a sentenceepigram QuotationsA thing well said will be wit in all languagesJohn DrydenEssay of Dramatic Poesy Definition a short poem with a witty ending Oscar Wilde was famous for his epigrams. Synonyms aphorism witty saying witty poem QuotationA thing well said will be wit in all languages [John Dryden – Essay of Dramatic Poesy]Additional synonymsDefinition a clever and fitting remark He was a genius for dissolving a tense situation with a bon mot. Synonyms joke, sally, gag (informal), quip, jibe, barb, jest, witticism, smart remark, witty remark, funny (informal), pithy remark, sardonic remark Definition a witty saying a deadpan quip Synonyms joke, sally, jest, riposte, wisecrack (informal), retort, counter, pleasantry, repartee, gibe, witticism, bon mot, badinage- epicure
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