How to Use witty in a Sentence

witty

adjective

• Very witty, Chris, the, uh, the hurdle is that the, the city kind of hates it.
  — Staff Reports, cleveland, 11 Aug. 2022
• Tseng’s posters are witty, as are the Chwast and Porky Pig graphics.
  — Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
• But it’s the stars’ witty insults that provide most of the laughs.
  — Neal Justin, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Aug. 2021
• The next day, Frazier penned a witty blurb and shared the plea to a Phillies fan club on Facebook.
  — Lauren Rowello, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2022
• The singer wrote a witty gospel tune about putting on pandemic pounds.
  — John Blake, CNN, 19 June 2022
• Idris shows his charming and witty side in the campaign.
  — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
• She’s got a great sense of humor and wanted to keep it witty, cross the boundaries.
  — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 Jan. 2024
• 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
• And Fischli & Weiss for being so droll and witty and smart.
  — Stephen Mooallem, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Dec. 2022
• Big Sean is one of the most evolved rappers in the game due to his witty lyrics, but also because of his big heart.
  — Jasmine Browley, Essence, 27 Sep. 2022
• And the quick, witty exchanges feel straight off the theater stage and borrow from the dialogue-heavy rom-coms of the past.
  — Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2023
• The music is as fun and witty as the book, with the big, splashy hooks needed for this big, splashy musical.
  — Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2022
• If brevity is the soul of wit, what could be wittier than a poop emoji?
  — David Meyer, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2023
• The script is witty and charming, and a comp might be The Bear, trading food for politics.
  — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 26 June 2024
• Where many tales of state socialism are somber, even maudlin, Ypi is witty and acute.
  — Sophie Pinkham, The New Republic, 1 Feb. 2022
• The video then concludes with one final laugh and more witty banter between the pair.
  — Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 9 Oct. 2023
• While seated next to one another, Gomez called Cyrus to let out a few witty jabs.
  — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2023
• And lastly, this wine soap is another witty way to enjoy your wine out of the glass.
  — Jillian Dara, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2021
• Schuyler, Genevieve, Lea and Wendie are the perfect actors to lead this witty and heartfelt story.
  — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 13 May 2024
• Welch and Bartlett’s melodies are full of dark longing, Welch’s lyrics pointed and often witty (when they can be made out, that is).
  — Bob Verini, Variety, 14 June 2024
• This light-hearted and witty French drama — there are four short seasons — is a full-on treat.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 25 Oct. 2021
• Wolfe and Sands do their best with only a very modestly witty book.
  — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 17 Nov. 2022
• Joachim Trier’s film about an aimless 30-year-old is witty, empathetic, and one of the best movies of the year.
  — David Sims, The Atlantic, 2 Feb. 2022
• Christy has warmed the walls with her unique artwork and engages people with her witty sense of humor.
  — Pam McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2022
• She is described as a gentle and witty introvert with a sweet round face and big ears.
  — Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
• The Welk’s set pieces and props are just adequate, and there were a couple of blips with the sound in the theater, which muddled some of this show’s witty and wordy lyrics.
  — David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2023
• Taub creates a score that should be a keeper with melodies that linger and lyrics that are both witty and insightful.
  — Frank Rizzo, Variety, 30 Aug. 2022
• Could there be a better farewell to the childhood the birthday person will be leaving behind than a cute and witty card?
  — Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 July 2022
• The North Carolina native plays guitar and sings backup in the genre-bending band Wednesday, but his solo music—laid-back, witty, tuneful while noisy—seems designed to trigger déjà vu.
  — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2024
• Sparks fly during witty exchanges and adventurous outings close to home, so never say never.
  — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 22 Nov 2024