Wit: meaning, definitions and examples

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wit

[ wɪt ]

^{Context #1}

mental capacity

The ability to perceive and understand things quickly and accurately.

Synonyms

cleverness, intelligence, sharpness

Examples of usage

He has great wit and intelligence.
Her wit and humor brighten up the room.
I was impressed by her quick wit during the interview.

^{Context #2}

humorous remarks

A natural aptitude for using words and ideas in a quick and inventive way to create humor.

Synonyms

banter, humor, quips

Examples of usage

She is known for her sharp wit and sarcasm.
His wit and charm won over the audience.
The comedian's wit keeps the audience entertained.

^{Context #3}

humorously provoke or tease someone

To mock or tease someone in a good-natured and humorous way.

Synonyms

banter, mock, tease

Examples of usage

She loves to wit her friends during friendly banter.
He witted his classmates to lighten the mood.

Translations

Translations of the word "wit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inteligência

🇮🇳 बुद्धिमानी

🇩🇪 Witz

🇮🇩 kecerdasan

🇺🇦 дотепність

🇵🇱 dowcip

🇯🇵 ウィット

🇫🇷 esprit

🇪🇸 ingenio

🇹🇷 zeka

🇰🇷 지혜

🇸🇦 ذكاء

🇨🇿 vtip

🇸🇰 vtip

🇨🇳 智慧

🇸🇮 duhovitost

🇮🇸 vitsmunir

🇰🇿 ақылдылық

🇬🇪 ჭკუა

🇦🇿 ağıllılıq

🇲🇽 ingenio

Word origin

The word 'wit' originated from Old English 'witt', meaning 'knowledge, understanding'. Over time, it evolved to refer to mental sharpness and clever humor. The concept of wit has been celebrated in literature and entertainment, showcasing the importance of quick thinking and humor in human interaction.