nounmasculinepl: epigrams
epigrama
1. A concise, clever, and witty saying or poem, often with a satirical or humorous point that is expressed in a brief and memorable way
Oscar Wilde was famous for his clever epigrams about society and human nature.
Oscar Wilde era famoso por seus epigramas astutos sobre a sociedade e a natureza humana.
2. A short, pithy, and pointed remark or observation that is intended to be striking or thought-provoking
The politician delivered several epigrams during her speech that drew applause from the audience.
A política proferiu vários epigramas durante seu discurso que receberam aplausos da plateia.
3. In classical literature, a brief inscription or dedicatory poem, often engraved on a monument or object
The ancient monument bore an epigram in Latin honoring the fallen soldiers.
O monumento antigo trazia um epigrama em latim em homenagem aos soldados caídos.
Epigramas are highly valued in both Anglo-American and Brazilian literary traditions as marks of intellectual sophistication and clever wordplay. Writers like Oscar Wilde, Dorothy Parker, and in Portuguese literature, authors like Fernando Pessoa, are celebrated for their mastery of the form. The epigram represents a sophisticated form of humor and social commentary, often used in formal writing, speeches, and satirical works.
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