wit (Meaning)

Wordnet

wit (n)

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

mental ability

a witty amusing person who makes jokes

Webster

wit (inf.)

of Wit

Webster

wit (t)

ing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of

Webster

wit (n.)

To know; to learn.

Webster

wit (v.)

Mind; intellect; understanding; sense.

A mental faculty, or power of the mind; -- used in this sense chiefly in the plural, and in certain phrases; as, to lose one's wits; at one's wits' end, and the like.

Felicitous association of objects not usually connected, so as to produce a pleasant surprise; also. the power of readily combining objects in such a manner.

A person of eminent sense or knowledge; a man of genius, fancy, or humor; one distinguished for bright or amusing sayings, for repartee, and the like.

wit Sentence Examples

  1. The comedian's sharp wit kept the audience in stitches throughout the performance.
  2. His playful wit disarmed even his most serious critics.
  3. Her witticisms could both amuse and sting.
  4. The quick-witted remarks flew back and forth, leaving no dull moment in the conversation.
  5. With his dry wit, he could make even the most mundane topics entertaining.
  6. Her self-deprecating wit endeared her to those around her.
  7. The wit of the essay poked fun at society's foibles.
  8. His wit was as sharp as a razor, cutting through the layers of pretense.
  9. The witty repartee between the characters added a delightful spark to the film.
  10. With his keen wit, he could turn even the most uncomfortable situations into moments of laughter.

FAQs About the word wit

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter, mental ability, a witty amusing person who makes jokesof Wit, ing (p.

comedian, droll, jokester, funnyman, clown, card, jester, joker, wag, farceur

shortsightedness, idiocy, imprudence,imprudence, stupidity, indiscretion, foolishness, carelessness, indiscretion, idiocy

The comedian's sharp wit kept the audience in stitches throughout the performance.

His playful wit disarmed even his most serious critics.

Her witticisms could both amuse and sting.

The quick-witted remarks flew back and forth, leaving no dull moment in the conversation.