English

Etymology
Old English; wittig "clever, wise" from wit

Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-ɪti|-ɪti

Adjective
en-adj|wittier|wittiest

1. archaic Possessing a strong intellect or intellectual capacity.

#: Merlin was perhaps more witty than magical.

1. Clever; amusingly ingenious.

#: His speech was both witty and informative.

1. Full of wit.

#: His frequent quips mark him as particularly witty.

1. quick of mind; insightful; in possession of wits

#: She may have grown older, but she has grown no less witty.

Synonyms
facetious
humorous
jocose
jocular
quick

Translations
trans-top|possessing a strong intellect or intellectual capacity
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trans-top|clever; amusingly ingenious
Finnish: naseva, sukkelasanainen
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trans-top|full of wit
Finnish: välkky
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trans-top|quick of mind; insightful; in possession of wits
Finnish: välkky
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