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witty

/ˈwɪti/
wit · ty ˈwɪ · ti
English Definition
adj. showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humor
中文释义
机智的，风趣的
Significado en Español
ingenioso, ocurrente
한국어 뜻
재치 있는, 위트 있는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hóm hỉnh, dí dỏm
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Example Sentence

He is known for his witty remarks.

他以机智幽默的言语而闻名。

Synonyms
clever humorous quick-witted
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “witty”:

  1. A dull
  2. B clever
  3. C humorless
  4. D boring
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B — clever. “witty” means adj. showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humor

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Her quick, ______ jokes made everyone at the dinner table laugh out loud.

  1. A dull
  2. B witty
  3. C boring
  4. D humorless
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B — witty. “witty” means adj. showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humor

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Common questions about “witty”

What does “witty” mean?

witty — adj. showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humor. In Chinese: 机智的，风趣的.

How do you pronounce “witty”?

witty is pronounced /ˈwɪti/. It breaks into 2 syllables: wit · ty.

How do you use “witty” in a sentence?

He is known for his witty remarks. (他以机智幽默的言语而闻名。)

What are synonyms for “witty”?

clever, humorous, quick-witted — all close in meaning to witty (adj. showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humor).

Is “witty” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. witty appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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