Meaning & use
wit
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the ability to express clever, quick, and amusing observations.
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Her sharp wit made her the most entertaining guest at every dinner party.
He kept his wit about him even in the middle of the crisis.
A note on using this word
In the plural phrase 'keep one's wits about one,' the word instead refers to mental sharpness or presence of mind rather than humor.
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Words with an opposite meaning
dullness
Another way to use it
2. noun
mental sharpness and quick thinking, especially in a difficult situation.
She used her wits to talk her way past the guards.
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