How to Use witty in a Sentence
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Lloyd is clearly a witty and clever man who is quite a lot of fun to be around.
—Mark O’Connell, The New York Review of Books, 23 Mar. 2021
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Larkin tried to come up with a witty riposte but came up empty.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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Rogers and Yang’s witty, easy banter will make the miles fly by.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
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The singer wrote a witty gospel tune about putting on pandemic pounds.
—John Blake, CNN, 19 June 2022
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Dear Annabelle makes adorable place cards that have witty sayings or a theme.
—Mark Seliger, Vulture, 22 June 2026
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Clive was a warm, witty, and generous friend.
—Michael Riedel, Vanity Fair, 22 June 2026
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Very witty, Chris, the, uh, the hurdle is that the, the city kind of hates it.
—Staff Reports, cleveland, 11 Aug. 2022
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If brevity is the soul of wit, what could be wittier than a poop emoji?
—David Meyer, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2023
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He is viewed by players as both a witty and knowledgeable scout.
—Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 28 May 2026
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The show is a witty and fun take on adult relationships.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Jan. 2026
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Babalola's voice is sharp, witty and wise.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
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For much of the movie, family and friends trade what’s meant to be witty banter.
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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This part of the film is witty and almost believable.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
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This show is such a deliciously dark and witty world.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025
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But his comedy numbers are witty and, seized by the skilled cast, all the laughs land.
—David Benedict, Variety, 30 Nov. 2025
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Readers don’t fall in love with witty one-liners or mic-drop monologues.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
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In an era that seems to call out for a jolt of joy, this witty twist on an icon may be the perfect answer.
—New York Times, 7 Sep. 2023
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Park’s plaintive gamer-vampire is witty, too.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
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To boot, Princess Bride is graced with a kingdom full of witty and breezy lines.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
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Adelman could be witty and funny.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
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Where many tales of state socialism are somber, even maudlin, Ypi is witty and acute.
—Sophie Pinkham, The New Republic, 1 Feb. 2022
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And lastly, this wine soap is another witty way to enjoy your wine out of the glass.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2021
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Their banter is witty and light, injecting some of the most fun in the entire film.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 July 2019
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The video then concludes with one final laugh and more witty banter between the pair.
—Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 9 Oct. 2023
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Aline Brosh McKenna’s script is sharp and witty.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
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Tseng’s posters are witty, as are the Chwast and Porky Pig graphics.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
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There are moments of great, witty tenderness here.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 15 May 2026
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The convivial comedy is sleek, fast-paced and witty, with a great cast and a unique setting.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
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For Henson, the night will be filled with glitz, glamour and witty banter.
—Jacorey Moon, PEOPLE.com, 27 June 2021
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In a press release, the chain says the most creative, witty, and romantic tweets will win.
—Danielle Tullo, Cosmopolitan, 7 Feb. 2018
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