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Meaning of witty
having a natural ability to think of clever and humorous ideas
Etymology of witty
From Old English 'witt' meaning 'mind' or 'intellect', related to 'witan' meaning 'to know'
The word 'witty' has been used in English since the 14th century to describe someone with a quick and clever mind
Synonyms
clever
humorous
amusing
comical
funny
jesting
jocular
facetious
ironic
sarcastic
satirical
tongue-in-cheek
quick-witted
sharp-witted
wise
astute
canny
cunning
ingenious
resourceful
inventive
clever
sharp
incisive
keen
perceptive
discerning
witty
droll
dry
pungent
biting
caustic
acerbic
mordant
piquant
salty
sardonic
urbane
sophisticated
polished
refined
clever
intelligent
brainy
brilliant
gifted
talented
adept
skilled
artful
crafty
sly
foxy
knowing
sage
discerning
perceptive
astute
penetrating
sharp
clever
ingenious
creative
imaginative
innovative
original
inventive
clever
witty
humorous
comical
laughable
ridiculous
preposterous
absurd
ludicrous
farcical
hilarious
sidesplitting
riotous
comedic
amusing
entertaining
diverting
Definitions
- Having or showing the ability to think of clever and humorous ideas
- * Showing a quick and inventive verbal mind
Usage Examples
- She was known for her witty remarks and clever sense of humor
- * The comedian's witty one-liners had the audience in stitches
- * The author's witty dialogue brought the characters to life
Antonyms
dull
stupid
foolish
silly
absurd
ridiculous
humorless
serious
solemn
somber
gloomy
glum
sullen
morose
melancholy
lugubrious
mournful
dreary
dismal
bleak
cheerless
depressing
dismal
drear
gloomy
grim
glum
somber
solemn
staid
stern
stiff
stodgy
tedious
tiresome
wearisome
vapid
vacuous
insipid
bland
flat
dull
leaden
ponderous
slow
sluggish
plodding
turgid
labored
forced
strained