Meaning
witty, sharp
- clever, insightful, and humorously sharp
In a sentence
Ha risposto alle critiche con una battuta arguta e brillante.
He answered the criticism with a witty and brilliant remark.
La scrittrice è nota per le sue osservazioni argute sulla società.
The writer is known for her witty observations about society.
Non tutti hanno colto il senso arguto della sua risposta.
Not everyone grasped the witty meaning of his response.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| arguto | masculine · singular |
| arguta | feminine · singular |
| arguti | masculine · plural |
| argute | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Describes people, remarks, observations, or humor combining intelligence and wit.
- A false friend risk: it does not mean 'argumentative', but 'witty' or 'keen'.