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epigram

noun
/ˈɛpɪɡræm/

Meaning

A short, witty saying or poem that expresses an idea in a clever way.

Example Sentences

Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams.

Example Expressions

witty epigram

Synonyms

quip, aphorism, saying, witticism, proverb

Antonyms

sermon, lecture

Collocations

sharp epigram, clever epigram, witty epigram, famous epigram

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