Wit (Noun)
Meaning 1
A witty amusing person who makes jokes.
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
Mental ability; "he's got plenty of brains but no common sense".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
A message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The comedian's quick wit had the audience in stitches as he effortlessly responded to hecklers.
- Her sharp wit and sarcasm made her a formidable opponent in any debate.
- The writer's use of wit and irony in the novel added a layer of complexity to the characters.
- The politician's attempt at humor fell flat, lacking the wit and charm of his opponent.
- The play's witty dialogue and clever plot twists kept the audience laughing and engaged throughout.