Synonyms for

Wits

Noun / wɪts / Another word for wits — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The ability to think and reason; intelligence.

Synonyms & similar words

marbles brainpower wit witticism wittiness brain wag card humor mentality humour intelligence cleverness brainpower smarts wit acumen astuteness discernment judgment perception reasoning sense sharpness creativity imagination ingenuity resourcefulness shrewdness wisdom prudence

Synonyms by register

Formal

intellect acumen sagacity discernment

Informal

brains smarts know-how gumption

Literary

mind reason

Antonyms

foolishness stupidity ignorance silliness density obtuse

Common collocations

  • lose one's wits
  • gather one's wits
  • at one's wits' end
  • sharp wits
  • quick wits
  • test one's wits
  • wit and wisdom

Word family

noun wit
adjective witty

Usage note

Often used in the plural form 'wits' to refer to one's mental faculties or intelligence. 'At one's wits' end' is a common idiom indicating extreme frustration or perplexity.

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Example sentences

  1. She had to use all her wits to escape from the maze.
  2. His quick wits helped him come up with a solution to the problem.
  3. You need to have a lot of wits to be successful in business.
  4. The detective used his wits to solve the mystery.
  5. She had the wit to make a joke and lighten the mood.

Quotes

  • The difference between genius and stupidity is; genius has its limits.
  • Wit is the lowest form of humor.
  • The more wit the less courage.

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