witty retort

Frequency: 7.81.4 per million words

a reply that is both intelligent and amusing

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Examples (20)

  • I couldn't come up with a witty retort.
  • She silenced her critics with a sharp, witty retort.
  • She delivered a witty retort that left everyone laughing.
  • His witty retort drew laughter from the entire audience.
  • His witty retort quickly diffused the tension in the room.
  • The comedian was known for his impromptu witty retorts.
  • The comedian was known for his quick and witty retorts.
  • She always had a witty retort ready for any challenge.
  • Despite the insult, she managed a remarkably witty retort.
  • He admired her ability to come up with such a witty retort so quickly.
  • He always had a witty retort ready for any situation.
  • The politician delivered a witty retort during the debate.
  • Her witty retort silenced her critics for a moment.
  • A well-timed witty retort can lighten a tense situation.
  • It takes a sharp mind to come up with such a witty retort on the spot.
  • I wish I could think of a witty retort on the spot like that.
  • The interviewer was surprised by the politician's witty retort.
  • Her witty retort left her opponent speechless.
  • Instead of getting angry, he offered a witty retort.
  • Despite the pressure, he managed a perfectly witty retort.