Word meaning
wit
noun · WIT
What does wit mean?
Wit means mental sharpness and inventiveness; clever, amusing use of words.
Wit in a sentence
“Her wit made even the budget meeting entertaining.”
Synonyms for wit
- humor
- cleverness
- repartee
How to remember wit
- Say it out loud a few times: WIT.
- Write one sentence of your own using wit, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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- cursory — hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
- fickle — changing frequently, especially regarding loyalties or affections.