Pronunciation

/wɪt/

Definitions

Noun

• wit (noun): A quality of being clever, humorous, or having a good sense of humor. It often involves the ability to make witty remarks or come up with clever solutions.
• wit (noun, obsolete): Intelligence or cleverness, especially in a person.

Verb

• to wit (idiomatic): To say that, to mean that; used to emphasize or clarify a point.

Phrases

• “Displaying a good wit” refers to showing intelligence or humor.
• “Wit is the wine of the mind” is a phrase highlighting the importance of wit.
• “With great wit” is used to describe something done cleverly or amusingly.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Her quick wit was the reason she always won the argument.”
• Verb: “To wit, the answer lies in understanding the context.”
• Idiomatic: “He told a joke with such wit that it had everyone laughing.”

Synonyms

• Humor
• Cleverness
• Sagacity
• Intellect
• Sharpness
• Wit and wisdom
• Wit and repartee

Antonyms

• Foolishness
• Stupidity
• Lack of insight
• Dullness