witty

[ wit-ee ]

adjective

, wit·ti·er, wit·ti·est.

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

Derived Forms

• ˈwittily, adverb
• ˈwittiness, noun

Other Words From

• wit·ti·ly adverb
• wit·ti·ness 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

It's unclear whether Eisner was joking and knew that Lohan had played both roles or not but that didn't stop a witty, young Lohan from skewering the executive.

From Salon

“It’s been an honour and a joy to have worked on such a funny, witty, and groundbreaking show... I’ll always have a special place in my heart for that blue-haired 10-year-old boy with glasses.”

From BBC

Jeremy Dauber’s ‘American Scary’ is a thorough, witty, enlightening survey of our fascination with horror in all its forms and its intimate relationship with reality.

From Los Angeles Times

He was a Republican of the Lincoln mold — honest, fearless, witty and ecumenically beloved.

From Los Angeles Times

A witty and brilliant debater, he did not always show the best judgement.

From BBC