geistreich
witty; clever
English translations
- 01
witty
- 02
ingenious
- 03
resourceful
Word details
- German meaning
- Geistreich bedeutet scharfsinnig, witzig und intelligent.
- English meaning
- Witty means sharp-witted, humorous, and intelligent.
- Synonym
- witzig, schlagfertig
- German example
- Seine geistreichen Bemerkungen sorgten für viel Gelächter.
- English example
- His witty remarks caused a lot of laughter.
- Comparative
- geistreicherSuperlative: am geistreichsten
Related words
- Treppenwitz
A 'Treppenwitz' refers to a witty remark or retort that comes to mind only after the appropriate opportunity has passed.
- Charientismus
Charientismus
- epigrammatisch
epigrammatic
- genialisch
Genius-like
- Esprit
Esprit
- Bonmot
Witty remark
- Aphorismus
An aphorism is a concise, witty statement expressing a general truth or principle.
- bräsig
smug
- schlagfertig
Quick-witted
Example sentences with “geistreich”
Sie gab eine geistreiche Antwort. (She gave a witty answer.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'lustig' the same?
No, 'geistreich' implies intelligence and wit, not just humor.