Wittiness: meaning, definitions and examples
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wittiness
[ หwษชt.i.nษs ]
sense of humor
Wittiness is the quality of being able to think quickly and make clever and funny remarks.
Synonyms
cleverness, humor, wit.
Examples of usage
- He was known for his wittiness and sharp wit.
- Her wittiness always lightened up the mood in the room.
intelligence
Wittiness can also refer to the quality of being mentally sharp and quick-witted.
Synonyms
intelligence, quickness, sharpness.
Examples of usage
- Her wittiness in solving puzzles impressed everyone around her.
- His wittiness in debates always kept the audience engaged.
Translations
Translations of the word "wittiness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น espirituosidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคคเฅเคฐเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช Witzigkeit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kecerdasan
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะพัะตะฟะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ dowcipnoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฉ็ฅ
๐ซ๐ท esprit
๐ช๐ธ ingenio
๐น๐ท zekilik
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ์น
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุทูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ vtipnost
๐ธ๐ฐ vtipnosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆบๆบ
๐ธ๐ฎ duhovitost
๐ฎ๐ธ spakmรฆli
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฟาััะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแชแแชแฎแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ zษka
๐ฒ๐ฝ ingenio
Etymology
The word 'wittiness' originated from the Middle English word 'witti', meaning 'intelligent, clever'. It has been used since the late 14th century to describe the ability to think quickly and make clever or humorous remarks. Over time, it has evolved to encompass both a sense of humor and mental sharpness.
See also: outwit, unwittingly, wit, witness, witticism, wittily, witty.