biting wit

ˈbaɪtɪŋ wɪt
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Translation of biting wit into Russian

Noun

humor

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sharp humor that criticizes or mocks harshly
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язвительное остроумие колкое остроумие саркастичный юмор
  • Her biting wit made everyone laugh and cringe.Её язвительное остроумие заставляло всех смеяться и морщиться.
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Examples of biting wit in a sentence

  • The critic’s biting wit was evident in her review.

Translations of "biting wit" in Context ordered by category and frequency

остроумием - ostroumiyem

He combines the most profound philosophical earnestness with the most biting wit.

В нем сочетаются глубочайшая философская серьезность с тончайшим остроумием.

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biting wit: Examples and translations in context

Armed with a biting wit, Solow says he tries not to take himself too seriously.

Солоу, обладающий язвительным остроумием, говорит, что старается не воспринимать себя слишком серьезно.

With his biting wit, flamboyant dress, and glittering conversation, Wilde became one of the most well-known personalities of his day.

Известный своим кусающим остроумием, ярким платьем и блестящей беседой, Уайльд стал одной из самых известных личностей своего времени.

Known for his biting wit, he became one of the most successful playwrights of late Victorian London, and one of the greatest celebrities of his day.

Известный своим остроумием, он стал одним из самых успешных драматургов конца викторианской эпохи в Лондоне и одним из величайших знаменитостей своего времени.

One of the brightest and best of the Enlightenment writers, Voltaire is best known for his satires and his biting wit.

Один из самых ярких и лучший из авторов Просвещения, Вольтер известен прежде всего своей сатирой и своим резким остроумием.

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