Synonyms for epigram
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A brief but witty saying.
Related words
- Word family
- epigrammist epigrammatic epigrammatist
- Other spellings
- epigramme
Forms
- Plural
- epigrams → poems, quips, sentences, laconicisms…
Example sentences
- sentence This sentence states exactly how the writer feels.
- poem This poem calls for great insight from the reader.
- quip That quip was just not funny enough.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| epigram | steady | |
| sentence | steady | |
| poem | steady | |
| quip | rising | |
| laconicism | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- poem2, quip1
- 8 letters
- sentence2
- 10 letters
- laconicism
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (poem2 = 2 syllables).