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Epigram

Definition:

An epigram is a concise and witty saying or expression that conveys a clever message or observation.

Examples:

Noun:

1. His book of poems was filled with witty epigrams.

2. Oscar Wilde was celebrated for his sharp and amusing epigrams.

Verb:

1. She epigrammatically summarized the situation with a single line.

2. The poet epigrammed his emotions in a thought-provoking verse.

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