witty

[ˈwɪti]

witty Definition

  • 1showing quick and inventive verbal humor
  • 2cleverly amusing

Using witty: Examples

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  • Example

    She is known for her witty remarks.

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    He has a witty sense of humor.

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    The play was full of witty dialogue.

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    The comedian's jokes were very witty.

witty Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with witty

  • a quick and clever response to an insult or criticism

    Example

    She always has a witty comeback ready when someone tries to insult her.

  • a playful and clever conversation between two people

    Example

    Their witty banter kept the audience entertained throughout the show.

  • witty one-liner

    a short and cleverly humorous statement

    Example

    The comedian's performance was filled with witty one-liners that had the audience laughing non-stop.

Origins of witty

from Old English 'wittig', meaning 'wise'

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Summary: witty in Brief

'Witty' [ˈwɪti] describes someone or something that shows quick and inventive verbal humor, often in a clever and amusing way. It can be used to describe a person's sense of humor, as in 'He has a witty sense of humor,' or a piece of writing or performance, as in 'The play was full of witty dialogue.' 'Witty' also extends into phrases like 'witty comeback' and 'witty one-liner,' referring to clever and humorous responses or statements.

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