Epigram: meaning, definitions and examples

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epigram

 

[ หˆษ›pษชหŒษกram ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

literary

A short and witty poem or saying, expressing a clever or humorous idea. Epigrams are often satirical in nature and are meant to make a point in a concise and impactful way.

Synonyms

adage, aphorism, maxim, quotation

Examples of usage

  • Oscar Wilde was famous for his witty epigrams.
  • She captured the essence of the situation in a brilliant epigram.
  • The epigram on the tombstone made everyone smile.
  • His epigrams were both insightful and entertaining.
  • The epigram left a lasting impression on the reader.

Translations

Translations of the word "epigram" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น epigrama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเค•เฅเคคเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Epigramm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ epigram

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะฟั–ะณั€ะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ epigramat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒ”ใ‚ฐใƒฉใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉpigramme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ epigrama

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท epigram

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ๊ตฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‚ุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ epigram

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ epigram

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ญฆๅฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ epigram

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kviรฐlingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟะธะณั€ะฐะผะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒžแƒ˜แƒ’แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ epiqram

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ epigrama

Etymology

The word 'epigram' originated from the Greek word 'epigramma', which means 'inscription' or 'an inscription on a monument or building'. Epigrams have been a popular literary form since ancient times, with poets like Martial and Catullus known for their mastery of the genre. Over the years, epigrams have evolved to encompass a wide range of subjects and styles, but they continue to be valued for their concise and impactful nature.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,351, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.