Dry and Witty

Dry

Dry adjective - Marked by little or no precipitation or humidity.

Witty and dry are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Witty" instead an adjective "Dry".

Nearby Words: drying, dryer, dryish

Witty

Witty adjective - Given to or marked by mature intelligent humor.

Dry and witty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dry" instead an adjective "Witty".

Nearby Words: wit, witting, witticism, wittily, wittingly

Both words in one sentence

  • Literature / The Book Thief This book is entirely narrated from the perspective of Death—who has surprisingly witty and dry sense of humor (and uses beautiful metaphors a lot).
  • Comments: Great dry and witty characterization not just with Catwoman and Riddler as their relationship is explored, but the other characters who surround their lives in Gotham.
  • Comic Book / The Sandman Deadpan Snarker: Destruction pals around with a talking dog whose only utility seems to be making dry, witty comments at his expense.
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