Esprit

Skill in eloquent, fluent expression; broader than a quick witty retort and focused on overall verbal dexterity.

The ability to answer immediately and wittily; this is the closest synonym to repartee.

Confident, polished speaking; emphasizes general eloquence rather than a short witty exchange.

Wit as a quality or as a joke; it can also simply mean humor, so it is broader than repartee.

General sense of humor, the ability to perceive and create what is funny; much broader than a quick witty reply.

General intelligence, prudence, and good judgment; not specifically a quick witty verbal response.

A sharp, often slightly cutting reply; the emphasis is more on sharpness than on elegant wit.

An intelligent and elegant rejoinder; very close to repartee, but it sounds a bit more literary and formal.

A quick reply, not necessarily especially witty; emphasizes speed more than wit.

A brief, immediate, and witty remark; very close to repartee, but phrased more as a single comment.

A rather literary way to describe a witty answer in return; it sounds abstract and is rare in everyday use.

An especially excellent, brilliant answer; it emphasizes the impressive quality more than the back-and-forth exchange.