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witless

IPA: /ˈwɪt.ləs/

KK: /ˈwɪtləs/

adjective

Definition: Not having intelligence or good sense; foolish or silly.

Example: His witless remarks made everyone in the room uncomfortable.

witlessly

IPA: /ˈwɪt.ləs.li/

KK: /ˈwɪt.ləs.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of intelligence or understanding; foolishly.

Example: He witlessly agreed to the plan without thinking it through.

witlessness

IPA: /ˈwɪt.ləs.nəs/

KK: /ˈwɪt.ləs.nəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of lacking intelligence or being foolish.

Example: His witlessness in the meeting led to several misunderstandings.

witness

IPA: /ˈwɪtnəs/

KK: /ˈwɪtnəs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To see an event happen, especially a crime or accident, and be able to provide information about it.

Example: I witnessed the accident on my way to work.

noun

Definition: A person who sees or knows about an event, especially a crime or accident, and can provide information about it.

Example: The witness provided important details about what happened during the incident.

transitive verb

Definition: To be present at an event or to have personal knowledge of something, often used in legal contexts to describe someone who sees or hears something important.

Example: She was called to witness the signing of the contract.

witticism

IPA: /ˈwɪtɪsɪzəm/

KK: /ˈwɪtɪsɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A clever and often funny comment or remark that shows a quick sense of humor.

Example: His witticism made everyone laugh during the serious meeting.

wittier

IPA: /ˈwɪtiər/

KK: /ˈwɪtiər/

adjective

Definition: More clever and amusing than someone or something else.

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

wittiest

IPA: /ˈwɪtiɪst/

KK: /ˈwɪtiɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most clever and funny person or thing, often able to make others laugh with quick and smart remarks.

Example: She is known as the wittiest comedian in the country, always making the audience laugh with her sharp humor.

wittily

IPA: /ˈwɪt.ɪ.li/

KK: /ˈwɪt̬.ɪ.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows clever humor or quick thinking.

Example: She wittily responded to the joke, making everyone laugh.

wittiness

IPA: /ˈwɪtɪnəs/

KK: /ˈwɪtɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being clever and funny in speech or writing.

Example: Her wittiness made the conversation enjoyable and engaging.

wittingly

IPA: /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

KK: /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows knowledge or awareness of what one is doing; intentionally or on purpose.

Example: She wittingly agreed to the terms of the contract, knowing the implications.

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