Wittiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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wittiest

 

[ หˆwษชtiest ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

sense of humor

The term 'wittiest' refers to someone or something that possesses keenly inventive or humorous qualities. It is often used to describe a person who has a sharp intellect capable of generating clever remarks or comebacks. The wittiest individuals are typically quick on their feet, making them engaging conversationalists. They often use wordplay, puns, and irony to elicit laughter or provoke thought in their audience. This quality can be found in literature, performances, and personal interactions.

Synonyms

clever, funny, humorous, quick-witted, sharp.

Examples of usage

  • She is the wittiest person at the dinner party.
  • His wittiest remarks often leave the audience in stitches.
  • The comedian is known for his wittiest jokes that highlight social issues.
  • Her wittiest comeback surprised everyone.
  • The book is filled with the wittiest observations about everyday life.

Translations

Translations of the word "wittiest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais espirituoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เคšเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช der witzigste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling cerdas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะดะพั‚ะตะฟะฝั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najdowcipniejszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚ใ‚ฆใ‚ฃใƒƒใƒˆใซๅฏŒใ‚“ใ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus spirituel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs ingenioso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en zeki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ์žฌ์น˜ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃุฐูƒู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejvtipnฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najvtipnejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€ๆœบๆ™บ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najbolj duhovit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sniรฐugasti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ั‚ะฐะฟา›ั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒญแƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n zษ™kalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs ingenioso

Etymology

The word 'witty' comes from the Old English word 'wittig', which means 'having the knowledge or intelligence' and is derived from 'wit', meaning 'intellect or understanding'. 'Wit' itself can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root '*witan', meaning 'to know'. Over time, 'witty' evolved to represent a sharp, clever humor, emphasizing not just intelligence but the ability to express it amusingly. The superlative form 'wittiest' serves to denote the highest degree of this quality, becoming increasingly popular in literature and speaking since the 16th century. The concept of wit has been celebrated in various cultures, often characterized as an esteemed trait in literature, such as in the works of Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde, who expertly employed wit to critique society while entertaining audiences.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,784 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.