geistreich — meaning in English

English meaning

• highbrow adj Appealing to sophisticated or intellectual tastes.
• ingenious adj Clever and inventive; showing a smart, original way of solving a problem.
• witty adjective Cleverly funny; able to make quick, amusing remarks.

Senses

geistreich is used for these senses in English:

• highbrow (sometimes, derogatory) Intellectually stimulating, highly cultured, sophisticated.
• ingenious Showing originality or sagacity; witty.
• witty Clever; amusingly ingenious.
• witty Full of wit.
• witty Quick of mind; insightful; in possession of wits.
• witty (archaic) Possessing a strong intellect or intellectual capacity; intelligent, skilful, ingenious.

highbrow — full definition

1. adj Appealing to sophisticated or intellectual tastes.
2. noun A person with refined, intellectual tastes.

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