witty
gb/wˈɪti/ us/wˈɪti/
B2
Kiingereza
~ 7700
Maana
maana 0
adjective
B2
property
1
quick and cleverly funny
Able to say or write clever and funny things quickly.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone] is witty
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes use 'witty' to describe physical appearance (e.g., *a witty dress* or *a witty face*), but in modern English 'witty' almost always describes people, their speech, writing, or comments, not how something looks. Learners also confuse 'witty' with 'funny': something 'funny' can be simple or even silly, but 'witty' suggests clever, intelligent humor, often in words.
Visawe
clever (Emphasizes intelligence and quick thinking; not always funny, while 'witty' usually includes humor.)
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humorous (General word for being funny; 'witty' suggests a sharper, smarter kind of humor.)
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quick-witted (Stresses mental speed; 'witty' stresses both speed and humorous expression.)
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sharp (Can suggest biting or critical intelligence; 'witty' is usually more playful and charming.)
Vinyume
dull (Describes someone or something that is not interesting or mentally lively, the opposite of lively, witty humor.)
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humorless (Describes someone who does not show or enjoy humor, the opposite of someone who is witty.)
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boring (Focuses on causing no interest or amusement, unlike a witty person who entertains others.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
witty remark
|witty comment
|witty comeback
|witty banter
|witty dialogue
|witty writer
Mada
communication
|personality
|humor
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- Her witty remarks kept the whole table laughing during dinner.
- The interview was full of witty banter between the host and the actor.
- He is known for his witty tweets about everyday life.
- The play is light, fast, and extremely witty.
- She gave a witty comeback that ended the argument without being rude.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The comedian was very witty and made everyone laugh.
- He wrote a short, witty message in her birthday card.
- I like talking to her because she is smart and witty.
- The movie is funny and full of witty lines.
- His witty comment made the boring meeting more fun.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
witty
IPA
GB/wˈɪti/
US/wˈɪti/
Silabi na mkazo
witty (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (witty)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: witty
- Comparative: wittier
- Superlative: wittiest
Familia ya neno
Forms
wittier
adjective
wittiest
adjective
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
witless
adjective
Advanced or less common
witticism
noun
Semi
Bado hakuna semi zilizounganishwa na ingizo hili.