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Meaning of Astute Comeback
A clever or witty response to a remark or situation
Definitions
- A comeback is a remark or comment made in response to a previous remark, especially one that is clever or witty
- * Astute refers to having a quick and clever mind, able to notice and understand things that are not immediately apparent
Etymology of Astute Comeback
The word "astute" comes from the Latin "astutus", meaning cunning or clever, and has been used in English since the 15th century to describe someone who is clever or cunning
The word "comeback" originated in the mid-19th century, initially used in sports to refer to a team's return to a game or competition, and later extended to refer to a witty or clever response
Example Uses
- She made a clever comeback to his joke, leaving him speechless
- * His astute observation about the situation led to a witty remark that defused the tension
- * The comedian's quick wit and astute comeback to the heckler's comment brought the house down
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
dull response
slow reply
unwise comment
foolish remark
stupid quip
unthinking retort
insensitive comment
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thoughtless rejoinder
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