witty

 
Pronunciation: /ˈwɪti/

adjective (wittier, wittiest)

  • showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humour: a witty remark Marlowe was charming and witty

Derivatives

wittily

adverb

wittiness

noun

Origin:

Old English wit(t)ig 'having wisdom' (see wit1, -y1)