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wit [wɪt] N

1. wit no pl (clever humor):

wit

to have a dry wit

ter um humor sarcástico

2. wit (practical intelligence):

wit

inteligência f

to be at one's wits' end

estar em desespero m

to frighten sb out of his wits

deixar alguém morto de medo

to keep one's wits about one

3. wit (witty person):

wit

pessoa f espirituosa

Usage examples with wit

to have a dry wit

ter um humor sarcástico

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A laser show beyond the wit of any rainbow, 24 colours flitting. www.independent.co.uk

She was considered to be brilliant, charming, driven, elegant, forthright, and graceful with a keen wit and a lively, opinionated, and passionate personality. en.wikipedia.org

His wit was manifold and crafty and able to find a way of escape in every emergency. en.wikipedia.org

His apparent innocence belies a playful wit and a razor-sharp intellect. en.wikipedia.org

Other writers full of cogency and wit will fill his place. en.wikipedia.org

At the same time he became known as a host on the banquet circuit, famous for his good-natured wit aimed at his fellow celebrities. en.wikipedia.org

There were 6 contributors to the columns section, each with their own brand of wit and sarcasm. en.wikipedia.org

His fans, on the other hand, delighted in his unflagging wit and elegant style. en.wikipedia.org

His wit and mild cynicism adds a humorous touch to the gloomy feel of the novel. en.wikipedia.org

Once you've donned earmuffs, you will not remember how you ever lived life without them - such warmth, such wit! fashion.telegraph.co.uk

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