epigram — a short, witty saying expressing a single thought or observation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a short, witty saying expressing a single thought or observation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛpɪɡræm/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's favorite epigram was 'Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans.'
- The teacher ended every class with an epigram, but most students were too sleepy to appreciate the wisdom.
- His social media bio contained nothing but a single epigram: 'Expect nothing, appreciate everything.'
epigram
NOUN[/ˈɛpɪɡræm/]
a short, witty saying expressing a single thought or observation
The poet's short epigram made the whole banquet burst into laughter.
Epi-Gram delivers witty one-liners — short and sharp!
One telegram's epigram explains the whole diagram!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'epigramma', originally meaning an inscription carved on stone monuments or statues. Over time, it evolved to mean any short, witty saying or poem with a clever twist.
Breakdown
epi- (upon/on) + gram (writing/letter) = 'writing upon' (as in inscriptions on stone)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's favorite epigram was 'Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans.'”
“The teacher ended every class with an epigram, but most students were too sleepy to appreciate the wisdom.”
“His social media bio contained nothing but a single epigram: 'Expect nothing, appreciate everything.'”
“The coffee shop owner wrote a new epigram on the chalkboard every morning, though 'Coffee first, adulting second' remained everyone's favorite.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.