witty Meaning, Definition & Usage

adjective satellite combining clever conception and facetious expression
- his sermons were unpredictably witty and satirical as well as eloquent

AS. witig, wittig. See Wit, n.

comparative Wittier ; superlative Wittiest

Possessed of wit; knowing; wise; skillful; judicious; clever; cunning. Obs. "The deep-revolving witty Buckingham." Shak.
Especially, possessing wit or humor; good at repartee; droll; facetious; sometimes, sarcastic; as, a witty remark, poem, and the like. "Honeycomb, who was so unmercifully witty upon the women." Addison. Syn. -- Acute; smart; sharp; arch; keen; facetious; amusing; humorous; satirical; ironical; taunting.