witty dialogue

collocation in English

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witty
adjective
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/ˈwɪt.i/us
/ˈwɪt̬.i/
using words in a clever and ...
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dialogue
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈdaɪ.ə.lɒɡ/us
/ˈdaɪ.ə.lɑːɡ/
conversation that is written for a book, play, ...
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(Definition ofwittyanddialoguefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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However, the plot is generally less important than itswittydialogue.
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His works for television and cinema are characterised by eccentric characters, awkward situations, warm deadpan humour andwittydialogue.
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He has a sharp sense of humor and often provides sarcastic andwittydialoguebut remains very committed to his duties.
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The plot of the comedy, often concerned with scandal, is generally less important than itswittydialogue.
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However, she seems able to share plenty ofwittydialoguewith her brother, apparently seeing him as something of an intellectual equal, despite his age.
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The series is rich in sophisticated,wittydialogue.
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The story is often dark, contains plenty of action andwittydialogue, and moves at a quick pace.
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Although noted for its deep social conscience, his work is filled with colourful characters andwittydialogue.
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In incisive,wittydialogueshe digs into the truth behind the legends surrounding her father.
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Her books are noted for being full of humor, with sharp,wittydialogue.
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Distinguished for its period detail,wittydialogueand the performances of its ensemble cast, the film shattered the common belief that women-centered pictures can't achieve blockbuster-level success.
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And as if to immediately soften this, she surrounded this poverty withwittydialogue, romantic banter, and what by all appearances is the expected romantic ending.
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The plot of the comedy is often concerned with an illicit love affair or some other scandal, but is generally less important than itswittydialogue.
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He has acted in more than 500 films and is noted for his comic timing and facial expressions with witty dialogues.
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His witty dialogues and playful language was appreciated along with fans and others.
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