Definition of epigram Epigram

/ɛˈpʌgɹæˌm/ - [epugratm] - ep•i•gram

We found 10 definitions of epigram from 6 different sources.

What does epigram mean?

Noun Plural: epigrams
epigram - a witty saying
		quip
		locution, saying, expression a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations; "pardon the expression"

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epigram (n.)
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.
epigram (n.)
An effusion of wit; a bright thought tersely and sharply expressed, whether in verse or prose.
epigram (n.)
The style of the epigram.

epigram
ep′i-gram, n. any concise and pointed or sarcastic saying: a short poem on one subject ending with an ingenious thought.—adjs. Epigrammat′ic, -al, relating to or dealing in epigrams: like an epigram: concise and pointed.—adv. Epigrammat′ically.—v.t. Epigram′matise, to make an epigram on.—n. Epigram′matist, one who writes epigrams. [Through Fr. and L., from Gr. epigramma—epi, upon, gramma, a writing—graphein, to write.]