witty

/ˈwɪti/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: wittier · wittiest

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Clever; amusingly ingenious.

Adjective

Examples

His speech was both witty and informative.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Full of wit.

Adjective

Examples

His frequent quips mark him as particularly witty.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “witty” mean?

Clever; amusingly ingenious.

Is “witty” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.