Wittiness

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪtinəs/

Definitions of wittiness

noun the quality of being clever and humorous

Example Sentences

A1 She appreciated his wittiness and sense of humor.

A2 The comedian's wittiness kept the audience entertained throughout the show.

B1 His wittiness in handling difficult situations impressed his colleagues.

B2 The author's wittiness shines through in his cleverly crafted dialogues.

C1 Her quick wit and wittiness made her a formidable debater.

C2 The professor's lectures were not only informative but also filled with wittiness and charm.

Examples of wittiness in a Sentence

formal Her wittiness and clever remarks always liven up the conversation during business meetings.

informal I love hanging out with Sarah because her wittiness always keeps me laughing.

slang His wittiness is off the charts - he always knows how to crack a good joke.

figurative The author's wittiness shines through in his writing, adding an extra layer of depth to the story.

Grammatical Forms of wittiness

• past tense: wittied
• plural: wittinesses
• comparative: wittier
• superlative: wittiest
• present tense: is witty
• future tense: will be witty
• perfect tense: has been witty
• continuous tense: is being witty
• singular: wittiness
• positive degree: witty
• infinitive: to be witty
• gerund: wittying
• participle: witty

Origin and Evolution of wittiness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'wittiness' originated from the Old English word 'witt', meaning intelligence or knowledge.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'wittiness' evolved to refer to the quality of being clever, humorous, or quick-witted in speech or action.