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Meaning of the word epigram in English

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epigram

US /ˈep.ə.ɡræm/
UK /ˈep.ɪ.ɡræm/
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Noun

a pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way

Example:
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Oscar Wilde was known for his witty epigrams.
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The speaker concluded his speech with a memorable epigram.
Synonym:
aphorism maxim adage proverb saying
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