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[wit-ee] / ˈwɪt i /


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The scene is a giant movie screen broken up in sections and upon which is projected witty, fantastical background animation, while the characters are the live singers, dressed as though silent film stars.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Mary Bennet cares very little about finding a husband because all she’s ever heard is that she isn’t pretty or witty enough.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Zabaglio’s brother, Jamie, visited from Washington and performed a witty free-form comedy act only a few slots after his sibling.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

McGregor rose to fame after winning his first five fights in the UFC, with his brash and witty personality captivating fans.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Another manual advised me to be silent, but not always so, that I might cultivate the art of witty but modest conversation that was the mark of a court lady.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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