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Definition of wittily
wittily
/ˈwɪt.ɪ.li/
wit · ti · ly
Adjective:witty
wittily Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
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1
In a clever, quick-thinking, and humorously inventive manner.
Example
"The speaker responded wittily to the unexpected question from the audience, drawing laughter from the entire room."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'witty' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Old English noun 'witt', meaning 'mind, understanding, or intellect'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wittily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wittily