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Witty

WIH-tee

/ˈwɪtiː/

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witty

Dictionary meaning

Combining clever conception and facetious expression.

Examples

  • Your sermons were unpredictably witty and satirical while remaining eloquent.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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