Wit And Humor Vocabulary

noun a brief statement or comment

• The speaker concluded his speech with a clever bon mot that left the audience in stitches.
• She always has a quick bon mot ready for any situation.
• The comedian's bon mot had the whole crowd laughing.
• His bon mot was like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.

adverb in a humorous manner; with humor or in a funny way

• The speaker humorously remarked on the current political climate during the conference.
• She humorously imitated her boss's mannerisms at the office party.
• He always has a way of humorously roasting his friends without hurting their feelings.
• The comedian humorously painted a picture of what life would be like if cats ruled the world.

noun a quick and witty reply or conversation

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• The two intellectuals engaged in a witty repartee during the debate.
• I always enjoy our quick repartee when we chat.
• Their repartee was on fire last night at the party.
• Their repartee was like a verbal dance, each one matching the other's steps perfectly.

noun a quick, clever reply or response in conversation or in a duel

• The diplomat delivered a sharp riposte to the accusations made by the foreign minister.
• She always has a quick riposte ready whenever someone teases her.
• He hit back with a savage riposte that left everyone speechless.
• His success in the competition was a riposte to all those who doubted his abilities.