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witty

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈwɪti/

witty means: Clever and funny in the way something is said or written.

adjective

CLEVERLY FUNNYB2

Clever and funny in the way something is said or written.

  • That was a witty reply.
  • Her witty speech made everyone laugh.
  • The film has some wonderfully witty dialogue.

Similar words: clever, amusing

Common phrases: witty reply, witty remark, witty dialogue, witty person

QUICK MINDEDC2

Quick to understand things and notice what matters.

  • The witty scholar quickly understood the problem.
  • Her witty mind saw through his excuse.
  • Even in old age, he remained witty and wise.

Similar words: sharp, perceptive, quick-witted

Opposites: slow-witted

Common phrases: witty mind, witty scholar

Questions about witty

What does witty mean?

Clever and funny in the way something is said or written.

What is witty in other languages?

Türkçe: esprili · Español: ingenioso · Français: spirituel · Deutsch: geistreich · Italiano: arguto · 日本語: 機知に富んだ

How do you pronounce witty?

It is pronounced /ˈwɪti/.

How do you use witty in a sentence?

That was a witty reply. Her witty speech made everyone laugh.

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