witty

adjective
UK: /ˈwɪti/
US: /ˈwɪti/

  1. Using words in a clever and funny way.

    1. She is a witty person.
    2. He gave a witty speech that had everyone laughing at his jokes.

  2. Cleverly amusing in speech or writing.

    1. The play was very witty.
    2. Her witty remarks made the presentation much more engaging for the audience.

Synonyms

humorous funny clever amusing droll jocose
witty noun

  1. A clever and humorous person.

    1. He is known as a witty.
    2. She was renowned as a witty, always ready with a clever remark.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "witty" in English means: Using words in a clever and funny way., Cleverly amusing in speech or writing..

The phonetic transcription of "witty" is /ˈwɪti/ in British English and /ˈwɪti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "witty": humorous, funny, clever, amusing, droll, jocose.

Example usage of "witty": "She is a witty person.". More examples on the page.