epigrammatic
[ ep-i-gruh-mat-ik ]
Origin of epigrammatic
1- Also ep·i·gram·mat·i·cal .
Other words from epigrammatic
- ep·i·gram·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb
- ep·i·gram·ma·tism [ep-i-gram-uh-tiz-uhm], /ˌɛp ɪˈgræm əˌtɪz əm/, noun
- non·ep·i·gram·mat·ic, adjective
- non·ep·i·gram·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb
- un·ep·i·gram·mat·ic, adjective
- un·ep·i·gram·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb
Words Nearby epigrammatic
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How to use epigrammatic in a sentence
It is to me the ultimate book about Spain—not a big book, but a wise, enlightened one, epigrammatic and perceptive.
Book Bag: Paul Theroux’s Favorite Inner-Journey Travel Books | Paul Theroux | May 14, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTHe knew her well enough to know that she never made use of the method epigrammatic without good reason.
With Edged Tools | Henry Seton Merriman"Oh, epigrammatic sentences expressive of moral feelings or virtues," replied my neighbour easily.
Penelope's Experiences in Scotland | Kate Douglas Wiggin"epigrammatic," said the King, shaking his finger sadly at him.
The Napoleon of Notting Hill | Gilbert K. ChestertonThis brought the council of war to a really epigrammatic ending, and Lady Dover rose with her customary speech.
The Angel of Pain | E. F. Benson
We next note a contact with the "Yellow Book," a dip into "cleverness," into the epigrammatic genre, the bare epigrammatic style.
Instigations | Ezra Pound
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