witty
word
/ˈwɪti/
WI-dee
/wˈɪti/
WI-tee
Definition
Describes someone who uses words in a clever and funny way, especially in conversations or jokes.
Usage & Nuances
'Witty' is positive and suggests mental sharpness and quick humor. Common with 'remark', 'comment', 'response'. Slightly formal; don't confuse with 'funny' (which means generally humorous but not always clever).
Spanish: ingenioso - agudoPortuguese (BR): espirituoso - inteligente (fala)Portuguese (PT): espirituoso - inteligente (discurso)Chinese (Simplified): 机智的 - 风趣的Chinese (Traditional): 機智的 - 風趣的Hindi: चतुर - हाजिरजवाबArabic: ذكي (في الحديث) - بارعBengali: বুদ্ধিদীপ্ত - রসিকRussian: остроумныйJapanese: 機知に富んだVietnamese: hóm hỉnh - dí dỏmKorean: 재치 있는Turkish: nükteli - espriliUrdu: ذہین فطین - حاضر جوابIndonesian: cerdas - jenaka
Example Sentences
She made a witty joke at lunch.
basic
His witty comments made everyone laugh.
basic
Sarah is known for her witty responses.
basic
He always has a witty comeback, no matter what you say.
natural
Her witty sense of humor makes meetings more fun.
natural
I wish I could be as witty as you in conversations.
natural