rapier wit
Frequency: 6.00.8 per million words
Refers to a sharp, quick, and intelligent sense of humor.
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- She was known for her rapier wit, always quick with a clever remark.
- Her rapier wit made her a formidable debater.
- His rapier wit made him a formidable debater.
- He was known for his rapier wit, always ready with a sharp retort.
- The comedian's rapier wit kept the audience roaring with laughter.
- The comedian's rapier wit kept the audience roaring with laughter.
- Despite his serious demeanor, he possessed a surprising rapier wit.
- Despite her quiet demeanor, she possessed a surprisingly rapier wit.
- Her interviews were legendary due to her sharp intellect and rapier wit.
- Their conversation was a dazzling display of rapier wit and intellectual sparring.
- He countered every argument with a blend of logic and rapier wit.
- The playwright's dialogues are filled with rapier wit and social commentary.
- They admired her for her kindness and her undeniable rapier wit.
- Only someone with a truly rapier wit could have come up with such a clever comeback.
- The play's dialogue sparkled with moments of brilliant rapier wit.
- His rapier wit often masked a deeper sensitivity.
- Even in difficult situations, her rapier wit could lighten the mood.
- She defended her position with remarkable eloquence and rapier wit.
- He disarmed his opponents not with aggression, but with his rapier wit.
- The talk show host's rapier wit made every interview engaging.