easy
The witty joke made the whole table laugh.
What does Witty mean?
Witty means smart and funny with words.
Dictionary definition
Funny in a quick, smart, and playful way.
Example sentences
Witty in a sentence
medium
Lena wrote a witty answer that was both clever and kind.
hard
Using witty carefully can make a sentence clearer and more exact.
Writing practice
Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice witty in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.
Quick practice
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Practice the meaning of Witty
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does witty mean?
The correct meaning is: Witty means smart and funny with words.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to witty?
Clever is close in meaning to witty in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for witty?
Dull contrasts with witty in this dictionary entry.
Practice complete
Nice work!
You completed 3 questions.
Pronunciation coach
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Witty
Voice settings
Sounds like
wit · ee · strongest beat: wit
Tap each sound part, then blend the whole word together.
Learn
WordWitty.
Partadjective.
MeaningWitty means smart and funny with words.
ExampleExample: The witty joke made the whole table laugh.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- wit · ee
- Strongest beat
- wit
- Ending
- ee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on wit.
Your turn
Say Witty
Record a short attempt, then compare it with the Coach. Your recording stays on this device and is not uploaded.
Coach
My attempt
Ready when you are.
Nice work—you practiced witty.
Synonyms
Words like Witty
Antonyms
Opposite words
Synonym practice
Want to practice witty synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The witty joke made the class smile," then compare close word choices. Practice witty synonyms.
Word family
Witty word family
Base word
wit
adjective
witty
Smart and funny with words.
adjective
wittier
More witty.
adjective
wittiest
Most witty.
Related words
Explore related words
Student support
Understand Witty
Hint for students
Witty means smart and funny with words.
Common mix-up
Witty means smart and funny with words. It is not the same as silly or random.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows witty without using the word witty. Then underline clue words that show smart and funny with words. Example: Lena wrote a witty answer that was both clever and kind. Clue words: lena, wrote, answer, both, clever Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show smart and funny with words?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Lena wrote a witty answer that was both clever and kind." Why does witty fit better than dull?
Learning activities
Practice Witty and explore more word games
Cards labelled “Practice WITTY” keep this word in focus. Explore cards open games with other words.
Practice WITTY
Sentence Builder
Write your own sentence with this word and revise with checklist feedback.
Write a sentence with WITTY
Explore · Spelling
Spell Hive
Hear the word, type the spelling, and use spoken clues when needed.
Practice spelling
Explore · Definitions
Define the Word Hive
Choose the meaning that fits and get instant feedback.
Practice definitions
Explore · Matching
Vocabulary Match
Pair words with meanings and review misses with dictionary links.
Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
Rebuild words