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epigrammatizer

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌɛpɪˈɡræməˌtaɪzər/

KK: /ˌɛpɪˈɡræməˌtaɪzər/

noun
Definition

A person who creates short, clever, and often witty poems or statements that express an idea in a concise way.


Example

The epigrammatizer crafted a clever saying that made everyone laugh.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever met an epigrammatizer?
Sloth B
No, I haven't. What do they do?
Sloth A
They write in a really clever and pointed style, often with humor.
Sloth B
That sounds interesting! I’d love to read something by one.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
wit
satirist
humorist
Antonyms
bore
dullard
simpleton
Root Explanation

Epigrammatizer → It is formed from "epigram" (from Greek "epigramma", meaning an inscription or a short poem) and "-izer" (a suffix used to indicate a person who performs a specific action). The word "epigrammatizer" refers to a person who creates or composes epigrams, which are brief and witty poems or statements.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who creates short, witty poems ('epigram') — the '-izer' means a person who does that action.

Visually Confused Words
diagrammatize
pragmatizer
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