Meanings of lively wit in English

He was a good natural punster, and endowed with a lively wit.

Indeed, despite his personality, the huge man had a lively wit.

He was fond of useful disputation, possessed of a lively wit, and a strong memory.

For a man in his ninth decade he retains a sprightly presence and a lively wit.

Now Jack was brisk and ready; of such a lively wit that none nor nothing could worst him.

The characteristics of Mr. Sala are keen observation, vivid description, lively wit, indomitable assurance, and incapacity of being surprised.

Whereat they all laughed and Mrs. Drelmer said, "What a dear, lively wit, for an old gentleman."

To consummate corruption, Florine added a lively wit, which intercourse with artists had developed and practice sharpened day by day.

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What a lively wit!

To a lively wit and quick comprehension, he united a just understanding and a general observation both of men and things.

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He had been an acquaintance of my father, and no one who met him, bubbling over with animation and lively wit, could easily forget him.

These show a sharp insight into the heart of things, and a lively wit, but are not sufficient foundation on which to build a reputation.

"Pay attention, you fellows, he's going to talk about militarism," announced a wag, called Pinson, whose lively wit I had already noticed.

"- "Wedined the other day at Strawberry Hill, and passed as delightful a day as elegant literature, high breeding, and lively wit can afford.