Synonyms & related words for epigram

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of epigram — including quip, apothegm, aphorism, apophthegm, witticism, dictum. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to epigram

Explore words related to epigram — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include epigrammatist, epigrammatize, epigrammatic, apothegmatic, epigrammatical, aphoristic, aphoristically, epigraph. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for epigram

Common synonyms for epigram include quip, apothegm, aphorism, apophthegm, witticism, dictum, wisecrack, poem — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does epigram come from?

The word epigram breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: epi-, from Greek epi (“upon”); and -gram, from Greek gramma (“writing, letter”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.