Witling

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪt.lɪŋ/

Definitions of witling

noun a person who considers themselves to be witty or clever, but is actually regarded as foolish or lacking in true wit

Example Sentences

A1 The witling struggled to understand the basic concepts.

A2 The witling was eager to learn and improve their skills.

B1 The witling showed potential for growth in their chosen field.

B2 The witling impressed everyone with their quick wit and intelligence.

C1 The witling's sharp mind and clever remarks never failed to entertain the group.

C2 The witling's wit and wisdom were admired by all who knew them.

Examples of witling in a Sentence

formal The professor dismissed the witling's attempt at a sophisticated argument.

informal The witling tried to act smart, but everyone saw through it.

slang That witling is always trying to show off and impress people.

figurative She saw him as nothing more than a witling, incapable of deep thought or understanding.

Grammatical Forms of witling

• past tense: witlinged
• plural: witlings
• comparative: more witling
• superlative: most witling
• present tense: witling
• future tense: will witling
• perfect tense: have witlinged
• continuous tense: is witling
• singular: witling
• positive degree: witling
• infinitive: to witling
• gerund: witlinging
• participle: witlinged

Origin and Evolution of witling

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'witling' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'witoling' meaning a person of inferior wit or intelligence.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'witling' has evolved to generally refer to someone who is considered to be lacking in intelligence or wit, often used in a derogatory manner.