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

But it’s more than witty puns and costumes that make Snoopy’s Legendary Rooftop Concert special.

From Los Angeles Times

Ro, a natural storyteller who is both witty and engaging — and understatedly funny — eventually learned how to deal with those fears.

From Los Angeles Times

“You realize how witty some of these guys are,” she says.

From The Wall Street Journal

His death robs the nation of a brilliant, witty commentator who was never afraid to stand against the consensus.

From BBC

He’s humble, witty, and sometimes speaks in riddles, just to see if I’ll notice.

From Literature