Transcription
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
-
- [wit-ee]
- /ˈwɪt i/
- /ˈwɪt.i/
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [wit-ee]
- /ˈwɪt i/
Definitions of wittily word
- adjective wittily possessing wit in speech or writing; amusingly clever in perception and expression: a witty writer. 1
- adjective wittily characterized by wit: a witty remark. 1
- adjective wittily British Dialect. intelligent; clever. 1
- noun wittily In a witty manner; using wit. 1
Information block about the term
Origin of wittily
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English wittig orig., wise. See wit1, -y1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Wittily
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
wittily popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
wittily usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for wittily
adverb wittily
- amusingly — pleasantly entertaining or diverting: an amusing speaker.
- humorously — characterized by humor; funny; comical: a humorous anecdote.
- cleverly — mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able.
- funnily — providing fun; causing amusement or laughter; amusing; comical: a funny remark; a funny person.
- entertainingly — In an entertaining manner.
Antonyms for wittily
adverb wittily
- dully — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
- awkwardly — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
- clumsily — awkward in movement or action; without skill or grace: He is very clumsy and is always breaking things.
- unskilful — not skillful; clumsy or bungling.
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with w
- Words starting with wi
- Words starting with wit
- Words starting with witt
- Words starting with witti
- Words starting with wittil
- Words starting with wittily