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wit

UK
/wɪt/
US
/wɪt/

Translations

witnoun
wits
pl
UK
/wɪt/
US
/wɪt/
Her wit always made the conversations lively.
Её остроумие всегда оживляло разговоры.
He was known for his sharp wit and intelligence.
Он был известен своим острым умом и интеллектом.
Additional translations
интеллект
сообразительность
Synonyms
intelligence
cleverness
humor
sharpness
sagacity
wisdom
ingenuity
brilliance
witverb
wist
Past Simple
wist
Past Participle
witting
Gerund
UK
/wɪt/
US
/wɪt/
He loves to wit during meetings to lighten the mood.
Он любит остроумничать на собраниях, чтобы разрядить обстановку.
Synonyms
know
understand
perceive
be aware (of)
comprehend
apprehend

Definitions

witnoun
The natural ability to perceive and understand, especially quickly and keenly.
Her wit allowed her to solve the puzzle faster than anyone else.
A person who has the ability to use words in a clever and humorous way.
He was known as the wit of the group, always ready with a funny remark.
A form of intelligent humor, the ability to say or write things that are clever and usually funny.
The play was full of wit and kept the audience laughing throughout.
Plural only (wits). One's mental faculties or sanity.
She finally came to her wits after the shock.
witverb
Archaic. To know or be aware of.
I wot not what they intend.
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