WITTY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for WITTY?

Need another word that means the same as “witty”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “witty” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Witty” are: humorous, amusing, droll, funny, comic, comical, chucklesome

Witty as an Adjective

Definitions of "Witty" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “witty” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humour.
• Combining clever conception and facetious expression.

Synonyms of "Witty" as an adjective (7 Words)

amusing	Arousing or provoking laughter. Such a likeable amusing man.
chucklesome	Causing mild amusement; humorous. The script is chucklesome rather than hilarious.
comic	Relating to or in the style of comedy. Comic hero.
comical	Arousing or provoking laughter. A series of comical misunderstandings.
droll	Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement. His unique brand of droll self mockery.
funny	Difficult to explain or understand; strange or odd. A funny story.
humorous	Causing laughter and amusement; comic. Humorous cartoons.

Usage Examples of "Witty" as an adjective

• A witty remark.
• Marlowe was charming and witty.
• His sermons were unpredictably witty and satirical as well as eloquent.

Associations of "Witty" (30 Words)

amusing	Causing laughter and providing entertainment. An amusing film with a steady stream of pranks and pratfalls.
badinage	Frivolous banter. He developed a nice line in badinage with the Labour leader.
banter	Exchange remarks in a good-humoured teasing way. The men bantered with the waitresses.
comic	A periodical containing comic strips intended chiefly for children. He is training as a stand up comic.
conversationalist	A person who is good at or fond of engaging in conversation. An entertaining conversationalist.
droll	Comical in an odd or whimsical manner. His unique brand of droll self mockery.
facetious	Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour; flippant. A facetious remark.
fun	A source of fun. He became a figure of fun.
funny	Not as expected. A very funny writer.
humor	The trait of appreciating and being able to express the humorous. She didn t appreciate my humor.
humorous	Causing laughter and amusement; comic. A humorous and entertaining talk.
humour	The ability to express humour or amuse other people. The clash hadn t improved his humour.
insightful	Exhibiting insight or clear and deep perception-R.C.Angell. An insightful parent.
jest	Act in a funny or teasing way. Lowly virtue is the jest of fools.
jesting	Characterized by jokes and good humor. A jesting commentary on world affairs.
jocose	Playful or humorous. A jocose allusion.
jocular	Characterized by jokes and good humor. His voice was jocular.
joke	Make jokes talk humorously or flippantly. She could laugh and joke with her colleagues.
jolly	To a moderately sufficient extent or degree. Some regard it as a bit of a jolly.
laugh	Something that causes laughter a source of fun amusement or derision. I like Peter he s a good laugh.
playful	Intended for one’s own or others’ amusement rather than seriously. A playful tomboy who loves to dress up.
puckish	Naughtily or annoyingly playful. A puckish sense of humour.
quirky	(informal) strikingly unconventional. Her sense of humour was decidedly quirky.
raconteur	A person skilled in telling anecdotes. A colourful raconteur.
repartee	Adroitness and cleverness in reply. He had a quick mind and a splendid gift of repartee.
slapstick	Acoustic device consisting of two paddles hinged together; used by an actor to make a loud noise without inflicting injury when striking someone. Slapstick humour.
waggish	Witty or joking- James Fenimore Cooper. A waggish riposte.
whimsical	Determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason. A whimsical sense of humour.
wit	A witty person. He needed all his wits to figure out the way back.
witticism	A witty remark. Maurice roared with laughter at his own witticisms.