epigram

noun
UK: /ˈepɪɡræm/
US: /ˈepɪˌɡræm/

  1. A short and clever saying or remark.

    1. Her speech was full of epigram.
    2. The poet's epigram perfectly captured the essence of the social event.

  2. A concise, witty statement expressing an idea or observation in a memorable way.

    1. His epigram made everyone laugh.
    2. The politician's speech included a memorable epigram about fiscal responsibility.

Synonyms

quip maxim aphorism saying witticism

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The word "epigram" in English means: A short and clever saying or remark., A concise, witty statement expressing an idea or observation in a memorable way..

The phonetic transcription of "epigram" is /ˈepɪɡræm/ in British English and /ˈepɪˌɡræm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "epigram": quip, maxim, aphorism, saying, witticism.

Example usage of "epigram": "Her speech was full of epigram.". More examples on the page.