Epigrammatists

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A writer known for composing concise, witty, and clever statements or poems that convey deeper meanings in a brief format
2. An individual who specializes in creating epigrams, often employing humor and irony to express complex ideas succinctly
3. Someone dedicated to the art of crafting sharp and memorable phrases, usually aimed at provoking thought or amusement

Etymology: "Epigrammatists" is simply the plural of "epigrammatist," so the substance lies in the root word. An epigrammatist is a writer of epigrams, and the stem goes back to Greek "epigramma," meaning an inscription, which combined "epi-" (upon) with "graphein" (to write). Ancient Greek epigrams were short verses carved on monuments, tombs, and votive offerings, so the original sense was literally something written upon an object. Over time the term came to describe brief, pointed verse rather than inscriptions, and English speakers later applied it to any writer who specialised in sharp, compact wit.

Synonyms: poets, witty writers, satirists, humorists, aphorists