WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
wit•ty /ˈwɪti/USA pronunciation
adj., -ti•er, -ti•est.
wit•ti•ness, n. [uncountable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025- having or showing wit; amusingly clever:a witty fellow; a witty remark.
wit•ti•ness, n. [uncountable]
wit•ty
(wit′ē),USA pronunciation adj., -ti•er, -ti•est.
wit′ti•ly, adv.
wit′ti•ness, n.
- possessing wit in speech or writing;
amusingly clever in perception and expression:a witty writer. - characterized by wit:a witty remark.
- British Termsintelligent;
clever.
- bef. 900; Middle English; Old English wittig origin, originally, wise. See wit1, -y1
wit′ti•ness, n.
- 1, 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged droll, funny, original, sparkling, brilliant. See humorous.
- 1, 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged dull, stupid.
'wittily' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):