wit

noun/wɪt/

Frequency rank: #4,472 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

The ability to say clever and funny things; sharp intelligence.

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Example sentence

She handled the difficult interview with quick wit and a warm smile.

Synonyms & related words

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