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witty

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

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.

Word family
  • Nounwit
  • Adjectivewitty

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