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witty

/ˈwɪt.i/
wit · ty
Adverb:wittily
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• adjective

1

Showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humor and mental sharpness.

Example

"Her witty remarks kept the entire dinner party entertained throughout the evening."

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• Rhymes for witty

• Nearby Words

wittiness
witting
wittingly
witty
wiz
wizard
wizardry

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'wittig', meaning 'intelligent, wise, or sagacious', formed from 'wit' (mind, understanding) and the suffix '-ig' (-y). The sense shifted from general wisdom to quick, amusing verbal cleverness by the 16th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Witty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/witty
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