Repartee

Meaning

conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies

A quick, witty, and clever reply in conversation.

Example Sentences

The dinner party was filled with brilliant repartee between the guests.

The debate was full of sharp repartee between the two speakers.

Synonyms

banter, wit, wordplay, badinage, riposte, retort, quip, comeback

Entry 1

banter, wit, wordplay, badinage, riposte

Entry 2

banter, wit, retort, quip, comeback

Antonyms

silence, dullness, monotone

Entry 1

silence, dullness, monotone

Entry 2

silence, dullness

Collocations

witty repartee, brilliant repartee, quick repartee, exchange repartee, sharp repartee

Entry 1

witty repartee, brilliant repartee, quick repartee, exchange repartee

Entry 2

quick repartee, witty repartee, sharp repartee