🧠wit

noun
/wɪt/

Meaning

the ability to use words and ideas in a quick and inventive way to create humor
mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way

Example Sentences

Her sharp wit made everyone laugh at the party.

She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.

Example Expressions

at one's wit's end

Synonyms

humor, cleverness, intelligence, sharpness, quickness
Entry 1
humor, cleverness, intelligence, sharpness, quickness
Entry 2
intelligence, humor, cleverness, sharpness

Antonyms

dullness, stupidity, seriousness, foolishness
Entry 1
dullness, stupidity, seriousness
Entry 2
dullness, stupidity, seriousness, foolishness

Collocations

sharp wit, quick wit, dry wit, display wit
Entry 1
sharp wit, quick wit, dry wit, display wit
Entry 2
quick wit, sharp wit, dry wit

More Example Sentences

Are you coming with me?

Are you coming with us?

Are you coming with them?

I don't like living in my city. It's a quiet city with no shops.

I don't like living in my city. It's a boring city with no empty spaces.

I don't like living in my city. It's a dull city with no movie theatres.

I like living in my city. It's a beautiful city with a lot of nice people.

I like living in my city. It's an amazing city with a lot of nice buildings.

I like living in my city. It's a nice city with a lot of work opportunities.

I don't like my job. It is stressful and I don't get to spend time with family.

Related Vocabularies

The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
the action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something; a range of items to choose from
Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.
An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.
The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.
a regular practice or behavior, especially one that is hard to give up

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