Understanding
Understanding adjective - Having or showing the capacity for sharing the feelings of another.
Witty and understanding are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Witty" instead an adjective "Understanding".
Witty
Witty adjective - Given to or marked by mature intelligent humor.
Understanding and witty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Understanding" instead an adjective "Witty".
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Col. Hans Landa of Inglourious Basterds is witty and articulate in at least four languages, often engages in philosophic debates with his quarries, and prides himself on having a deep understanding of the human psyche.
Source: Wicked Cultured -
A complete lack of humor: The villain is either incapable of understanding humor (like an evil Tin Man), or can, but they're so stone hearted and taciturn that they find nothing funny, never even cracking witty remarks or exchanging repartee with the hero.
Source: Evil Has a Bad Sense of Humor
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