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Witty
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: adjective (a.)
1. Possessed of wit; knowing; wise; skillful; judicious; clever; cunning. [Obs.] "The deep-revolving witty Buckingham." Shak.
2. Especially, possessing wit or humor; good at repartee; droll; facetious; sometimes, sarcastic; as, a witty remark, poem, and the like. "Honeycomb, who was so unmercifully witty upon the women." Addison.
Synonyms: Acute; smart; sharp; arch; keen; facetious; amusing; humorous; satirical; ironical; taunting.