wittily

Example Sentences

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The chorus, like the orchestra, was adroit, even in the Latin Quarter chaos of Act II. Best in the cast was the bass-baritone Christian Van Horn, his Colline solidly, capaciously and wittily sung.

From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2023

His exquisitely detailed paintings wittily hint that artists are the greatest heroes.

From Washington Post • Mar. 31, 2023

But she wittily captured the changing fortunes of women in the modern world.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2023

At times “Spoiler Alert” feels like an edgy, clever film that plays wittily on the main character’s lifelong obsession with TV.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2022

"She wants," said Jay Cee wittily, "to be everything."

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath