Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wit
Noun
/wɪt/
Definition
The ability to think quickly and meet a situation with cleverness and humor.
Examples
- Her wit made her the life of the party.
- He displayed remarkable wit in his responses to the critics.
- The novel is filled with sharp wit and clever observations about society.
Meaning
Wit refers to mental sharpness and astuteness, often demonstrated through humor or cleverness in conversation.
Synonyms
- cleverness
- humor
- intelligence
- sharpness
- ingenuity
