軽妙
Meanings
1
light and witty; clever and easy; nimble
Describes speech, writing, or manner that is light, clever, and effortless, often with a sense of wit or humor. Used for conversation, prose, or performance.
The audience was delighted by his light and witty talk.
This essay is written with a light and clever touch.
Usage patterns
- 軽妙な語り口a light, witty way of narrating or speaking
I couldn't help laughing at his light, witty way of talking.
- 軽妙な文体a light, witty writing style
This writer draws readers in with a light, witty prose style.
- 軽妙に〈動詞〉to do something (speak, write, act) in a light, witty manner
The host moved the conversation along in a light, witty way.