Witticism

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

Definitions of witticism

noun a clever or witty remark or comment

Example Sentences

A1 She didn't understand his witticism and just smiled politely.

A2 The comedian's witticism made everyone in the audience laugh.

B1 His witticism was clever, but some people found it offensive.

B2 The politician's witticism during the debate showed his quick wit.

C1 The writer was known for his sharp witticisms in his satirical novels.

C2 The professor's witticism at the conference was met with admiration and applause.

Examples of witticism in a Sentence

formal The speaker concluded his presentation with a clever witticism that left the audience chuckling.

informal My grandpa always has a funny witticism ready to share during family gatherings.

slang I love watching stand-up comedians who have a knack for delivering hilarious witticisms.

figurative Her witticism cut through the tension in the room like a sharp knife, bringing laughter and relief to everyone.

Grammatical Forms of witticism

past tense

witticized

plural

witticisms

comparative

more witticism

superlative

most witticism

present tense

witticizes

future tense

will witticize

perfect tense

has witticized

continuous tense

is witticizing

singular

witticism

positive degree

wittier

infinitive

to witticize

gerund

witticizing

participle

witticized

Origin and Evolution of witticism

First Known Use: 1650 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'witticism' originates from the Latin word 'wittus', meaning 'wit' or 'intelligence'. It was later adapted into Old French as 'witticisme'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a clever or witty remark, 'witticism' has evolved to encompass any clever or amusing statement or joke.