Synonyms of wits

Noun


1. wits, marbles, intelligence

usage: the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception; "he used his wits to get ahead"; "I was scared out of my wits"; "he still had all his marbles and was in full possession of a lively mind"

Noun


1. wits, marbles, intelligence

usage: a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

2. wit, humor, humour, witticism, wittiness, message, content, subject matter, substance

usage: mental ability; "he's got plenty of brains but no common sense"

3. brain, brainpower, learning ability, mental capacity, mentality, wit, intelligence

usage: a witty amusing person who makes jokes

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