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wit [wɪt] N

1. wit no pl (clever humor):

wit
perspicácia f
to have a dry wit
ter um humor sarcástico

3. wit (witty person):

wit
pessoa f espirituosa

Usage examples with wit

to have a dry wit
ter um humor sarcástico

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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A laser show beyond the wit of any rainbow, 24 colours flitting.
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It has a brand of caustic wit that somehow surmounts situations that are a blend of soap opera maudlin and ribald coarseness.
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These are present as well, it's true, early flashes of the author's wit, his preternatural ear for dialogue, his powers of observation.
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It required quick wit and repartee and often gave rise to laughter and applause when a particularly clever phrase was sung.
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Other writers full of cogency and wit will fill his place.
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She was considered to be brilliant, charming, driven, elegant, forthright, and graceful with a keen wit and a lively, opinionated, and passionate personality.
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His apparent innocence belies a playful wit and a razor-sharp intellect.
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He continues to narrate the story as a drummer in a band with his trademark wit and wry sense of humor.
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One said that he gave the pilot a small burst of energy, while another said that he made it crackle with a bit of wit.
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His fans, on the other hand, delighted in his unflagging wit and elegant style.
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