wittiness

noun

Definition of wittinessnext
as in whimsicality

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Recent Examples of wittiness D’heygere There’s no one who reads the room better than Stéphanie D’heygere — and adds plenty of wittiness and humor to it. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wittiness
  1. irony
  2. wryness
  3. ridiculousness
  4. absurdity
  5. ludicrousness
  6. satire
Noun
  • In a bit of irony, Jassy’s rigorous comments Thursday night took up all the hyperscalers’ stocks in Friday’s session.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The irony is those same colleges are NCAA members, meaning they’re contractually bound to follow NCAA bylaws that athletes challenge in court.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of irony
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  • The harp is not an instrument of slyness, wryness, or the earth.
    — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
Definition of wryness
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  • Last season of Mediterranean benefited from the ridiculousness of Amy’s matchmaking charter because the atmosphere onboard was so heavy.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 July 2026
  • There’s a point every summer when just about any of us could use a dose of ridiculousness.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026
Definition of ridiculousness
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  • Laughter reframes these experiences from tragedy to absurdity, helping individuals push back against negative aging stereotypes.
    — Jann E. Freed, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • And there’s an absurdity to that scene, which Daeron is feeling just in the shock of it in itself.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 July 2026
Definition of absurdity
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  • How much funnier Shakespeare’s motley crew can be when we’re allowed to discover the variety of eccentricity and ludicrousness on display for ourselves.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • Well, the Premier League table is definitely worth looking at, if only to marvel at its ludicrousness.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Definition of ludicrousness
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  • Blending crime fiction with social satire, the series follows Ray Carney, a furniture salesman who can’t help but be drawn into the criminal underworld of Harlem.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 31 July 2026
  • There are satires of AD home tours—and a host of new competitors, from new media to independent creators.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Definition of satire

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“Wittiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wittiness. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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