witty reply
Frequency: 6.55.1 per million words
A clever and amusing answer to a question or statement.
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Examples (10)
- He always had a witty reply ready for any question.
- Her witty reply instantly lightened the mood in the room.
- The comedian's witty reply drew laughter from the audience.
- She quickly came up with a witty reply to his sarcastic remark.
- Despite the pressure, he managed to deliver a surprisingly witty reply.
- I admire her ability to formulate such a witty reply on the spot.
- His witty reply turned the awkward silence into an amusing moment.
- The debate moderator appreciated the contestant's concise and witty reply.
- A witty reply can often disarm an opponent without resorting to aggression.
- She's known for her sharp mind and her knack for a witty reply.