Meaning & Definition of Wit in English
English⟶
Wit
/wɪt/
noun
1. A message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
synonym:
- wit,
- humor,
- humour,
- witticism,
- wittiness
2. Mental ability
- "He's got plenty of brains but no common sense"
synonym:
- brain,
- brainpower,
- learning ability,
- mental capacity,
- mentality,
- wit
3. A witty amusing person who makes jokes
synonym:
- wag,
- wit,
- card
Examples of using
I enjoyed Tom's wit.
I admire his wit.
Nature endowed her with wit and beauty.