When we call someone witty, we are typically ascribing to them the quality of clever humor. This has not always been the case: witty (and the word it is formed from, wit) originally referred to intelligence or …

The often witty and insightful introduction and coda attest to a meticulous concern with creating textual coherence through the volume as a whole.

1. amusingly clever in perception and expression; possessing wit: a witty writer. 2. characterized by wit: a witty remark.

Definition of witty adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

WITTY definition: possessing wit in speech or writing; amusingly clever in perception and expression. See examples of witty used in a sentence.

Someone or something that is witty is amusing in a clever way. His plays were very good, very witty. He is a very witty speaker.

Witty definition: Demonstrating wit in expression, especially in speech or writing; clever and humorous.

Possessing a sharp and clever sense of humor, often characterized by quick thinking, clever remarks, and amusing wordplay. See example sentences, synonyms, and etymology for the adjective witty.

Some common synonyms of witty are facetious, humorous, jocose, and jocular. While all these words mean "provoking or intended to provoke laughter," witty suggests cleverness and quickness of mind.

He was witty and charming. (Definition of witty from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)