sharp wit

language: de

definitions

  1. The ability to think quickly and make clever, funny, or perceptive remarks; mental alertness and intelligence.
    de: Scharfsinn
  2. A type of intelligence characterized by being cutting, sarcastic, or critical in a clever way.
    de: Bissiger Witz

examples

  1. Her sharp wit made her the life of every party.

    Ihr scharfer Verstand machte sie zum Mittelpunkt jeder Party.

  2. He used his sharp wit to mock his political opponents.

    Er nutzte seinen bissigen Witz, um seine politischen Gegner zu verspotten.