epigram

Noun

Meaning

A short poem treating concisely and pointedly of a single thought or event. The modern epigram is so contrived as to surprise the reader with a witticism or ingenious turn of thought, and is often satirical in character.

An effusion of wit; a bright thought tersely and sharply expressed, whether in verse or prose.

The style of the epigram.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

quip maxim saying adage aphorism witticism one-liner bon mot ana sally mot daffodil chestnut ballade gnome
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Antonyms

nonsense rot rubbish gibberish claptrap balderdash
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Hypernyms

saying expression locution

Related terms

epigraph epigrammatic epigrammatist

Anagrams

primage grampie

Examples

All will receive prize money and a publishing contract with Epigram Books. Source: Internet

An epigram by Pope Damasus I (366–384) in honor of Peter and Paul reads: "You that are looking for the names of Peter and Paul, you must know that the saints have lived here." Source: Internet

Although the authenticity of this epigram was accepted for many centuries, it was probably not composed for Agathon the tragedian, nor was it composed by Plato. Source: Internet

During the early 20th century, the rhymed epigram couplet form developed into a fixed verse image form, with an integral title as the third line. Source: Internet

Armstrong prepared his famous epigram on his own. Source: Internet

Greek epigram was actually much more diverse, as the Milan Papyrus now indicates. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

epigonism Epigonoi epigonous epigrammatic epigrammatical epigrammatically