witty

American  

[wit-ee] / ˈwɪt i /

adjective

wittier, wittiest

1. possessing wit in speech or writing; amusingly clever in perception and expression.

   a witty writer.

   Synonyms:

   brilliant, original, funny, droll

   Antonyms:

   stupid, dull

2. characterized by wit.

   a witty remark.

   Synonyms:

   brilliant, original, funny, droll

   Antonyms:

   stupid, dull

3. British Dialect. intelligent; clever

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witty British  

/ ˈwɪtɪ /

adjective

1. characterized by clever humour or wit

2. archaic intelligent or sensible

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Related Words

See humorous ¹.

Other Word Forms

• wittily adverb
• wittiness noun

Etymology

Origin of witty

First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English wittig originally, “wise”; wit ¹, -y ¹

Example Sentences

One former student told us he was "absolutely flabbergasted" to see his former coach in the news while others spoke of a respected and "warm, witty, fun" coach.

From BBC

But he is also so paranoid, deluded and consumed with self-loathing that throughout this caustically witty novel we can’t help but root for him every step of the way.

From The Wall Street Journal

The first meeting kicks off with comedy and satire, "a chance to laugh, reflect and explore witty storytelling in good company".

From BBC

References to poetry loom large in Mr. Darnielle’s “This Year,” which, as the title suggests, offers a song a day for an entire year followed by an insightful, often witty account of its origin.

From The Wall Street Journal

The crowds can be hostile and the Barmy Army are pretty good when it comes to sledging with witty songs.

From BBC