Wittier: meaning, definitions and examples

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wittier

 

[ หˆwษชtiษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

humor quality

Wittier describes a person or something possessing a sharper or more clever sense of humor than others. It reflects a level of intellectual playfulness that enhances conversation and engages others through humorous remarks or insightful comments.

Synonyms

cleverer, more amusing, more humorous, sharper

Examples of usage

  • He is much wittier than his peers.
  • Her wittier responses made the debate more interesting.
  • I prefer wittier films that challenge my thinking.
  • His wittier comments often lighten the mood.

Translations

Translations of the word "wittier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais espirituoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค”เคฐ เคšเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช witziger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih cerdas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะปัŒัˆ ะดะพั‚ะตะฟะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dowcipniejszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚ŠๆฉŸ็ŸฅใซๅฏŒใ‚“ใ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus spirituel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs ingenioso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha zeki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ์žฌ์น˜์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุฐูƒุงุกู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vtipnฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vtipnejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ดๆœบๆ™บ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bolj duhovit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fyndnari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะฟัˆั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒแƒ“ แƒญแƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha zษ™kalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs ingenioso

Etymology

The word 'witty' stems from the Middle English term 'witty', which meant 'having the power of a wit'. 'Wit' originates from Old English 'wita,' meaning 'wise' or 'intelligent'. The modern usage developed in the 16th century to denote a capacity for inventive humor and cleverness in expression. Over time, the comparative form 'wittier' emerged to describe individuals or expressions that exhibit greater wit than others. The evolution of the term reflects societal appreciation for humor and intelligence intertwined, embodying cultural values surrounding sophistication in communication.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,672, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.