DictBridge Dictionary

epigram Definition and Meaning in English (epigram definition)

noun
Synonyms:aphorismmaximwitticism
Quick Answer • Definition

Epigram definition: An epigram is a concise, witty, and often paradoxical saying or poem.

Definitions of Epigram

  1. 1noun

    An epigram is a concise, witty, and often paradoxical saying or poem.

Example Sentences

“Oscar Wilde was known for his clever epigrams.”

“The speaker concluded his speech with a memorable epigram.”

Synonyms

Explore Vocabulary by Topic

Popular Topics
All 45+ Topics
Business & FinanceCommon AnimalsBasic FoodsDaily Actions (Verbs)ClothingCommon BirdsView All Topics (45+)

Inflected Word Forms

agent nounepigrammatist
adjectiveepigrammatic

Frequently Asked Questions: Epigram in English

What is the meaning of Epigram in English?▼
Epigram definition: An epigram is a concise, witty, and often paradoxical saying or poem.
How do you translate 'Epigram' to English?▼
'Epigram' translates to 'epigram' in English. Epigram definition: An epigram is a concise, witty, and often paradoxical saying or poem.
How do you pronounce 'Epigram' and 'epigram'?▼
Listen to clear English audio pronunciation of 'Epigram' and native English audio speech for 'epigram' with bilingual sentence examples on DictBridge.

Related Vocabulary in English

All Words →

Explore contextually related English vocabulary with verified English meanings, pronunciations, and sentence usages:

eacheachearlyearlyeasyeasyeatingeatingeighteighteithereitherelseelseememendendenglishenglishenjoyenjoyenoughenough