Čo znamená wit v angličtine a aká je definícia wit?

V tomto najautoritatívnejšom anglickom slovníku sa môžete naučiť wit výslovnosť, gramatika a synonymá.

wit Význam & definícia

0 the ability to use words in a clever and humorous way:
- a woman of great intelligence and wit
- Her conversation sparkled with her own subtle blend of wit and charm.
- He was known for his dry/ready/sharp wit.
- Sydney Smith, a notable wit, once remarked that he never read a book before he reviewed it because it might prejudice his opinion of it.
1 intelligence and the ability to think quickly:
- She learned to survive on her wits.
2 the ability to use words in an amusing and intelligent way, or a person who has this ability:
- [ U ] The warmth and wit of her literary style bring the subject to life.

He's not known for his coruscating wit.
She had a laconic wit.
His friends praised his generosity, wit and learning.
This is a musical with polish and wit.
He was charming, with a ready wit .
Throughout the sequence, experiments like these develop tonal contours to parallel the wit, doubt, active desire, and spiritual growth in the themes.
Thus, it is superiority in wit that allows the trickster to gain the upper hand.
Proverbs are applied with precision, often with creativity and wit.