Epigrammatic
(adjective)
- Concise and clever, often in a witty or paradoxical way.
- Having the qualities of an epigram; brief, pointed, and witty.
Origin:
Late latin epigrammaticus, from greek epigrammatikos, from epigramma 'an inscription, an epigram'.
Examples:
- The speaker's epigrammatic remarks drew laughter from the audience.
- The author's writing style was known for its epigrammatic wit.
- The philosopher's epigrammatic statements often concealed deep truths.
- The poet's epigrammatic verse was always a delight to read.
- The politician's epigrammatic one-liners became famous and were widely quoted.