Bon Mot 601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam in real context with authentic examples, synonyms, antonyms and illustrations for GRE and SAT candidates and advanced learners of English
/ˌbɒnˈməʊ/ (noun)
Definition
a clever or witty remark, witticism, pun, jest, pleasantry, epigram, joke, quip, a clever or witty comment
Example
No one could turn a phrase like Oscar Wilde, but I think the truth in Wilde’s bons mots is often overlooked because of how witty he made them.
Though he was known primarily for his wit, Wilde had a dramatic and difficult life, perpetually running afoul of society’s values, giving him some poignant things to say about humankind. It’s easy to have a quick laugh at an Oscar Wilde quip without recognizing the profound statement he is really making about human beings and their values.
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