Epigram
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɛpɪɡɹæm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Epigram is a noun meaning A brief but witty saying.
Meaning
A brief but witty saying.
More Meanings
- A short, witty or pithy poem.
- (obsolete) An inscription in stone.
Example Sentences
The second has written a sonnet upon the mutability of woman, And the third writes an epigram to Candidia.
Word Forms
- epigrams
- epigramme
Synonyms for epigram
Depending on context, synonyms include quip.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include quip, epigramme, epigrammist, epigrammatizer, epitaphic, parapegm.
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