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.