即そく妙みょう

na-adjective, noun

ready wit; quick thinking; improvisational cleverness

Describes the ability to respond cleverly and appropriately on the spot, often in conversation or performance. Can be used as a noun or adjectival noun.

• 彼かれの即そく妙みょうな返へん答とうに、会かい場じょうがどっと沸わいた。

  The audience burst into laughter at his quick-witted reply.

• 即そく妙みょうの才さいがある人ひとは、どんな場ばでもうまく立たち回まわれる。

  A person with a talent for ready wit can handle any situation smoothly.