Witty
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɪti/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Witty is an adjective meaning Clever; amusingly ingenious.
Meaning
Clever; amusingly ingenious.
More Meanings
- Full of wit.
- Quick of mind; insightful; in possession of wits.
- (obsolete) Wise, having good judgement.
- (archaic) Possessing a strong intellect or intellectual capacity; intelligent, skilful, ingenious.
Example Sentences
His speech was both witty and informative.
His frequent quips mark him as particularly witty.
She may have grown older, but she has grown no less witty.
It hath beene a witty invention[…]to establish and ordaine certaine vaine and worthles markes, therewith to honor and recompence vertue[…].
Word Forms
- wittier
- wittiest
Synonyms for witty
Depending on context, synonyms include facetious, humorous, jocose, jocular, quick, lively.
Antonyms for witty
Common opposites include brainless, lowbrow, stupid, witless, corny, hackneyed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include humourous, humorous, ingenious, mind, circumspect, astute.
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