Synonyms for

Witty

Verb / ˈwɪti: / Another word for witty — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

showing quick and inventive verbal humor

Synonyms & similar words

humorous clever amusing entertaining funny lively jocular facetious waggish droll whimsical playful sarcastic sardonic ironic satirical caustic acerbic pungent sharp

Synonyms by register

Formal

clever ingenious quick-witted sagacious

Informal

sharp snappy funny quick

Literary

epigrammatic sparkling quippy

Antonyms

dull unimaginative stupid boring slow obtuse unfunny

Common collocations

  • witty remark
  • witty response
  • witty observation
  • witty banter
  • witty comment
  • witty exchange
  • witty person

Word family

noun wit
adverb wittily

Usage note

Witty implies a quick, intelligent, and often humorous use of words. It is generally positive, suggesting mental agility and amusement.

Example sentences

  1. He has a witty sense of humor.
  2. She came up with a witty comeback.
  3. His witty remarks always make me laugh.
  4. The comedian's witty jokes kept the audience entertained.
  5. She wrote a witty poem for her friend's birthday.

Quotes

  • A witty saying proves nothing. - Voltaire
  • Wit is a sword; it is meant to make people feel the point as well as see it. - G.K. Chesterton
  • The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending, then having the two as close together as possible. - George Burns

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