Wittiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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wittiest
[ หwษชtiest ]
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:
๐ต๐น mais espirituoso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ เคเคคเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช der witzigste
๐ฎ๐ฉ paling cerdas
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะนะดะพัะตะฟะฝััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ najdowcipniejszy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใฆใฃใใใซๅฏใใ
๐ซ๐ท le plus spirituel
๐ช๐ธ el mรกs ingenioso
๐น๐ท en zeki
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฅ ์ฌ์น ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃุฐูู
๐จ๐ฟ nejvtipnฤjลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ najvtipnejลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆบๆบ็
๐ธ๐ฎ najbolj duhovit
๐ฎ๐ธ sniรฐugasti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃ ัะฐะฟาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแแแ แญแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษn zษkalฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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