wit
Example Sentences
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"Andrew, thank you for everything, for your friendship, your wit and your generosity of spirit, and of course for the music, forever a true friend and brother," the statement reads.
From BBC
Outside school, though he worked hard to seem as like them as possible, he soon learned that his strength was no match for theirs and that his wits were his best weapon.
From Literature
Gil Blas, a Spaniard born without social standing, becomes caught up with grifters and is obliged to live by his wits.
Rossini’s wit and brilliance in pieces such as “The Barber of Seville” defined a lighter side of Italian opera.
From Salon
Dr. Daniels writes with verve and wit—wry and dry.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
