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Thesaurus: witty

Possessed of wit; knowing; wise; skillful; judicious; clever; cunning.

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  1. n. Possessed of wit; knowing; wise; skillful; judicious; clever; cunning.
  2. n. Especially, possessing wit or humor; good at repartee; droll; facetious; sometimes, sarcastic; as, a witty remark, poem, and the like.
  3. adj. combining clever conception and facetious expression
  4. 1. Possessed of wit; knowing; wise; skillful; judicious; clever; cunning. [Obs.] "The deep-revolving witty Buckingham." Shak. 2. 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.
  5. j:100 s. combining clever conception and facetious expression