Esprit D’escalier

Synonyms of esprit d’escalier

• staircase wit
• afterwit
• l'esprit de l'escalier

Collocations of esprit d’escalier

wit

Frequency: 80 %

His quick wit always left his opponents speechless.

comeback

Frequency: 70 %

She thought of the perfect comeback hours later, experiencing esprit d’escalier.

retort

Frequency: 65 %

His sharp retort silenced the room, but he wished he had said it sooner.

response

Frequency: 60 %

Her delayed response was filled with esprit d’escalier, showcasing her wit.

cleverness

Frequency: 50 %

His cleverness was evident in his esprit d’escalier moments.

Idiomatic Expressions for esprit d’escalier

• Phrase: Esprit d'escalier moment
  Meaning: A moment when one thinks of a clever response too late to use it effectively.
  Usage: I had a major esprit d'escalier moment during the meeting when I finally thought of the perfect argument.