witty

[wit-ee]

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

witty

/ ˈwɪtɪ /

adjective

1. characterized by clever humour or wit

2. archaic,  intelligent or sensible

Other Word Forms

• wittily adverb
• wittiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of witty¹

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

Synonym Study

See humorous ¹.

Example Sentences

Pond’s witty visuals and sharp prose make “Do Admit” the best group biography of the sisters to date.

From Los Angeles Times

Her first novel is set at a North American nail salon run by the pragmatic and witty Ning, who was once a professional boxer.

From Los Angeles Times

"She was compassionate, intelligent, brave, witty - simply a delightful person who loved sharing life with others," he said.

From BBC

David Baron’s deeply researched and witty book explores what happened when “we, the people of Earth, fell hard for another planet and projected our fantasies, desires, and ambitions onto an alien world.”

From Los Angeles Times

But she is one of many players keeping up a witty, human conversation with their followers and the world in general.

From BBC