— wittily , adv. — wittiness , n.
/wit"ee/ , adj., wittier, wittiest .
1. possessing wit in speech or writing; amusingly clever in perception and expression: a witty writer.
2. characterized by wit: a witty remark.
3. Brit. Dial. intelligent; clever.
[ bef. 900; ME; OE wittig orig., wise. See WIT 1 , -Y 1 ]
Syn. 1, 2. droll, funny, original, sparkling, brilliant. See humorous .
Ant. 1, 2. dull, stupid.