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witty in German

witty in German is geistreich, witzig, originell — witty means cleverly funny; able to make quick, amusing remarks.

witty in German

geistreich
adj
Clever; amusingly ingenious.
witzig
adj
Clever; amusingly ingenious.
originell
adj
Clever; amusingly ingenious.
geistreich
adj
Full of wit.
geistreich
adj
Quick of mind; insightful; in possession of wits.
schlagfertig
adj
Quick of mind; insightful; in possession of wits.
geistreich
adj
(archaic) Possessing a strong intellect or intellectual capacity; intelligent, skilful, ingenious.
witzig
adj
(archaic) Possessing a strong intellect or intellectual capacity; intelligent, skilful, ingenious.

What does "witty" mean?

  1. adjective Cleverly funny; able to make quick, amusing remarks.
    "His witty comeback had the whole room laughing."
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witty in a sentence

  • His witty comeback had the whole room laughing.
  • She's known for her witty and sharp sense of humor.

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What is "witty" in German?

"witty" in German is geistreich, witzig, originell. witty means: Cleverly funny; able to make quick, amusing remarks.

How do you use "witty" in a sentence?

Example: "His witty comeback had the whole room laughing." In German, "witty" is geistreich, witzig, originell.

Are there other ways to say "witty" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "witty": geistreich, witzig, originell, schlagfertig.

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