noun
- plural of epigrammatist; writers or composers of epigrams (short, witty, pointed sayings or poems)
Usage: formal; literary
Examples
- The epigrammatists of the 18th century were celebrated for their clever wordplay and satirical observations.
- Oscar Wilde and other epigrammatists used humor to critique society.
- Ancient Greek epigrammatists carved brief, memorable verses on monuments and tombs.
- The collection features works by renowned epigrammatists from across Europe.
- Modern epigrammatists continue the tradition of distilling wisdom into concise, memorable phrases.