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witty

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwɪti// UK //wˈɪti// wit·ty Archaic

adj. showing quick and clever humor in speech or writing. A witty person says things that are funny and smart at the same time.

adj. characterized by quick, inventive, and often amusing intelligence in speech or writing. Typically used as a compliment for verbal agility.


SIMPLE

She made a witty remark about the weather.

CONTEXTUAL

The comedian delivered a witty observation about modern dating apps.

COMPLEX

His witty repartee during the debate impressed the judges, who valued both his intelligence and his ability to think on his feet.

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