Wittiness (Noun)
Meaning
A message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The comedian's wittiness had the audience in stitches as he effortlessly delivered one clever quip after another.
- Her wittiness was legendary among her friends, who would often gather around to hear her hilarious impressions and jokes.
- The writer's wittiness shone through in her humorous essays, which were full of clever wordplay and unexpected twists.
- The actor's wittiness added a layer of depth to his character, making him both lovable and laughable at the same time.
- The late-night talk show host's wittiness was on full display as he skewered politicians and celebrities with his quick-witted one-liners.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Jeu D'esprit
- Ribaldry
- Caustic Remark
- Bon Mot
- Irony
- Imitation
- Sketch
- Pungency
- Sarcasm
- Cartoon
- Repartee
- Esprit De L'escalier
- Fun
- Bite
- Impersonation
- Play
- Sport
- Mot
- Laugh
- Jest
- Gag
- Caricature
- Topper
- Satire
- Joke