wit
Example Sentences
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Her new novel revisits those topics with the same intelligence and wit.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Ms. Arnott’s sharply observed novel delivers a well-balanced blend of suspense, mordant wit and social commentary.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
"I think people are delighted to see British wit on display," she added.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
She’s forward and caustic, with a sharp wit and a hefty Jersey accent that doesn’t exactly scream “therapist’s office” — unless your therapist is Dr. Melfi from “The Sopranos,” in which case, lucky you.
From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026
“Your wit is keen,” I assured him, raising my hand to silence him.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
Vocabulary lists containing wit
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act III
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