the ability to use words in a clever and humorous way without being unkind

As a political commentator, he is admired for his lambent wit.

Everyone loved her genialhumour and lambent wit.

Even his best friends wouldn't describe him as having a lambent wit.

Written with lambent wit, it is a classic coming of age novel.

Driven by the singer's lambent wit, the songs sparkle.

See also: lambent