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Epigram

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: a short and clever saying that expresses an idea in a humorous or satirical way

Sense: A witty or satirical statement

Example Sentence: The epigram, "I can resist everything except temptation," by Oscar Wilde, reflects his clever and ironic writing style.

Sense: A brief and insightful poem

Example Sentence: Alexander Pope's epigrams, such as the famous "To err is human, to forgive divine," are known for their conciseness and profound meaning.

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