English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology

остроу́мие — meaning in English

ostroumiye

Russian → English · translate English → Russian instead

English meaning

wit noun The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
wittiness noun The characteristic of being witty.

Senses

остроу́мие is used for these senses in English:

wit Humour, especially when clever or quick.
wittiness the quality of being witty

wit — full definition

noun The ability to say clever, funny things quickly.
noun Practical intelligence or good sense (often plural, "wits").

Vocabulary Flow

Learn more English words in Russian.

Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Russian meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.

Learn English in Russian

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

ра́зум ум остря́к сообрази́тельность