Definition

More clever and amusing than someone or something else.

Example

She is wittier than her brother, always making everyone laugh with her jokes.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I just heard a really funny joke that was way wittier than the last one I told.

Oh really? I need to hear it then!

Okay, here it goes: Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!

Haha, that's great! Definitely wittier than most I've heard!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wittier → It is formed from "wit" (from Old English "wita", meaning intelligence or understanding) and "-ier" (a comparative suffix indicating more). The word "wittier" means possessing more wit or intelligence than another.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wit' as intelligence or cleverness, and remember that 'wittier' means having more of that cleverness.

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