Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
battle-of-wits
noun
/ˈbætəl əv wɪts/
Definition
A contest of skill or intelligence, usually between two or more people where cleverness or insight is essential.
Examples
- The chess match was a true battle-of-wits between the two grandmasters.
- In the debating competition, participants engaged in a battle-of-wits to win the judges’ favor.
Meaning
A situation in which individuals or groups compete intellectually, often involving strategy, cunning, and mental agility.
Synonyms
- contest of intelligence
- mental duel
- intellectual skirmish
