How to Use wit in a Sentence

wit

noun

• The book is a collection of his wit and wisdom.
• She was a famous writer and wit.
• His latest book doesn't have the same wit as his earlier books.
• She is full of wit and vivacity.
• He was known for his dry wit and the depth of his wisdom.
  — John Jennings, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
• Burns enjoyed the chance to match wits with Rodgers on the first of two days of joint practices.
  — Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2023
• But have chemistry, wit, and pleasure been lost in the process?
  — The New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2023
• It's been three weeks of viewings and Seema is at her wit's end.
  — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 10 Aug. 2023
• And, though much of the season is dour in tone, some of its best twists are the product of a dark wit.
  — Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2024
• Lily Savage was more than just foul-mouthed jokes and quick wit.
  — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2023
• The judge must rely on her wits, strength and skill to find a way to end the standoff, save the hostages and fight her way out.
  — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 June 2023
• At that moment, outside of the walls of the Capitol, the country was at its wits’ end.
  — Rotimi Adeoye, The New Republic, 8 Aug. 2023
• Kristin Hills is at her wits’ end with how to handle the chaos in her preschool classrooms.
  — Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2023
• And her wit and her charm and her brilliance is her switchblade.
  — Will Bedingfield, WIRED, 6 Feb. 2023
• Mike, now falling for Maxandra’s steely stares and quick wit, agrees to help — for a fee.
  — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2023
• As soon as Mary left, Barb called Mary’s husband, who was at his wit’s end.
  — Robert Kolker, New York Times, 20 July 2023
• Her big hair, glitzy outfits and quick wit keep patrons on their toes.
  — Andrew Davis, NBC News, 21 Dec. 2022
• Then the amusing wit that made Homa a Twitter star returned.
  — Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2023
• Her mind was poetry and wit, her sense of humor was quick and dry.
  — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2023
• Hecklers didn’t stand a chance against Cole’s razor-sharp wit.
  — oregonlive, 23 Mar. 2023
• He is known for strong black-and-white drawings that balance wit and wonder.
  — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2023
• Their wit, irony, heart and humor — and the lineage of their music — feels very natural to me.
  — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2024
• Jon Stewart returns to ‘The Daily Show’ with his trademark zeal and wit.
  — Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2024
• Why Trust Us? Spring had arrived, and I was engaged in a battle of wits against my chickens.
  — Tove Danovich, Country Living, 8 Mar. 2023
• After months of gel manicures, my nails were at their wit's end.
  — Anneke Knot, Allure, 12 Dec. 2022
• In a preface, Cavendish invokes fiction as the plainest and most peaceable genre for the expression of wit.
  — Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2024
• Mordant, pitch-black wit requires a real sense of humor to pull off.
  — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 2 Feb. 2023
• The disparate fashion and art pieces are united by a sense of wit that prevails throughout the entire space.
  — Monica Kim, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
• Bernstein is played by Cooper with gusto, verve and wit.
  — Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2023
• Grab your best vest and tie and sharpen your wit—remember, no man is an island.
  — Marykate Boylan, Town & Country, 25 July 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024