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wit in Italian

wit in Italian is senno, arguzia, acutezza — wit means the ability to say clever, funny things quickly.

wit in Italian

senno
noun
(now, _, usually, _, in the plural) Sanity.
arguzia
noun
Intellectual ability; faculty of thinking, reasoning.
acutezza
noun
The ability to think quickly; mental cleverness, especially under short time constraints.
arguzia
noun
The ability to think quickly; mental cleverness, especially under short time constraints.
genio
noun
The ability to think quickly; mental cleverness, especially under short time constraints.
spirito
noun
Humour, especially when clever or quick.
brio
noun
Humour, especially when clever or quick.
motto di spirito
noun
Humour, especially when clever or quick.
prontezza di spirito
noun
Humour, especially when clever or quick.
senso umoristico
noun
Humour, especially when clever or quick.
battuta
noun
A person who tells funny anecdotes or jokes; someone witty.
facezia
noun
A person who tells funny anecdotes or jokes; someone witty.
freddura
noun
A person who tells funny anecdotes or jokes; someone witty.
ilare
noun
A person who tells funny anecdotes or jokes; someone witty.
spiritosaggine
noun
A person who tells funny anecdotes or jokes; someone witty.

What does "wit" mean?

  1. noun The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
    "Her quick wit made her the star of every dinner party."
  2. noun Practical intelligence or good sense (often plural, "wits").
    "It took quick wits to escape that situation unharmed."

wit in a sentence

  • Her quick wit made her the star of every dinner party.
  • He responded to the heckler with sharp wit.
  • It took quick wits to escape that situation unharmed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "wit" in Italian?

"wit" in Italian is senno, arguzia, acutezza. wit means: The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.

How do you use "wit" in a sentence?

Example: "Her quick wit made her the star of every dinner party." In Italian, "wit" is senno, arguzia, acutezza.

Are there other ways to say "wit" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 14 translations listed for "wit": senno, arguzia, acutezza, genio, spirito, brio.

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