wit
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4.8
- noun
- /wɪt/
:
persona ingeniosa
- "You have something of the reputation of a wit, Ms. Warshaw-ski," the lieutenant said heavily.
- said the wit
Not just a wit, but A cause of wit in others.
- Not just a wit, but A cause of wit in others.
Examples
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You will stay in London, Pirate Captain, and entertain us with your stories and your wit.
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Ah, the English wit we love so greatly.
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But you know, just from meeting you now, you have a remarkable talent for wit and humour.
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Mr. Head was known at home for his quick wit, and Nelson felt a sudden keen pride in him.
Fiction book (1998) -
I'm regarded as something of a wit by my friends.
Academic text (2006) -
And sitting next to me, William Henry Ruple, III, a wit in his own right.
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None of the others had the wit or insight to appreciate his singular talent.
Fiction book (1992) -
Even among the Monastirials, known for their sharp wit, Elijah Salomo was considered a genius.
Fiction book (1994) -
I love her wit, her beauty, and her strangeness, her loneliness in the world of men and the way she has led me down the primrose paths.
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Everyone enjoyed the comedy show because the host's wit kept the audience laughing throughout the night.
Synonyms
344
7.7
A funny person who behaves in a strange and entertaining way
43
7.4
A person who makes clever or rude jokes to seem smart
15
7.5
A person who likes to tell jokes to make people laugh
12
5.0
A person who makes people laugh by telling funny stories or jokes
7
4.4
A person who often makes other people laugh
5
3.7
A man who makes people laugh by telling jokes or acting in a silly way
1
9.0
A person who tells quick jokes to make people laugh
1
7.1
A person who often makes short funny or sarcastic remarks
1
8.8
A woman who is clever and gives useful advice
A person who often says short clever comments to make people laugh
A person who often makes short clever remarks
A person or remark that is clever but rude
A person who writes short, clever poems or sayings
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Etymology
Wit as 'a clever person' also comes from the old verb witan meaning 'to know' and the same root as wise. That's why a wit is someone with a quick, clever mind who can make smart or funny remarks.