WITTINESS Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word wittiness. (close relations)
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| humor | nounn | |||||
noun • a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter • the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous • a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling • the quality of being funny • (Middle Ages) one of the four fluids in the body whose balance was believed to determine your emotional and physical state • the liquid parts of the body verb • put into a good mood | ||||||
| wit | nounn | |||||
noun • a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter • mental ability • a witty amusing person who makes jokes | ||||||
| amusement | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of delight at being entertained • an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention | ||||||
| banter | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • light teasing repartee verb • be silly or tease one another | ||||||
| cleverness | nounn | |||||
noun • the power of creative imagination • intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty • the property of being ingenious | ||||||
| facetiousness | nounn | |||||
noun • playful humor | ||||||
| jest | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter • activity characterized by good humor verb • tell a joke; speak humorously • act in a funny or teasing way | ||||||
| jocularity | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of facetious merriment • fun characterized by humor • activity characterized by good humor | ||||||
| levity | nounn | |||||
noun • feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness • a manner lacking seriousness | ||||||
| mirth | nounn | |||||
noun • great merriment | ||||||
| playfulness | nounn | |||||
noun • a festive merry feeling • a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement • activities that are enjoyable or amusing | ||||||
| quip | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a witty saying • witty remark verb • make jokes or quips | ||||||
| repartee | nounn | |||||
noun • adroitness and cleverness in reply | ||||||
| wisecrack | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • witty remark verb • make a comment, usually ironic | ||||||
| drollness | nounn | |||||
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| humour | nounn | |||||
noun • a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling • a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter • (Middle Ages) one of the four fluids in the body whose balance was believed to determine your emotional and physical state • the liquid parts of the body • the quality of being funny • the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous verb • put into a good mood | ||||||
| witticism | nounn | |||||
noun • a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter | ||||||
