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Its actually 'Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit'.
It's alledged Oscar Wilde gave this quote, although it doesn't appear in any of his writing.
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Which is correct usage - Wit's end or wits' end?
The correct form is "wit's end", the noun "wit" is singular, possessive. The end of your "wit".
What noun can be formed from the adjective witty?
The noun form for the adjective witty is wittiness. Another noun form is wit.
What is the adverb for wit?
The noun wit has the adjective form witty and the adverb for wittily (in a witty fashion).(The related adjective witting has the adverb wittingly, meaning intentionally.)
Why is sarcasm the lowest form of humor?
It is not. The pun is the lowest form of humor._______________I think the line is something like: Puns are the highest form of humor and the lowest form of wit. The implication would be that while puns may be very funny, other humorous uses of language, rhetoric and logic can be much more interesting, surprising and intellectually engaging. Given a choice, and the intellectual chops, most would choose to be known as wits rather than humorists or comedians. Think of people like Dorothy Parker, Mark Twain, George Bernard Shaw and Oscar Wilde.Sarcasm in its own right isn't often humorous. It wounds the victim and degrades the originator. But in the hands of a gifted wit, it can be nothing less than inspiring; even the target would be powerless to do anything but accept an insight and join in the laughter. A very popular form of humor is sarcastic dolts who consider themselves to be wits. Now That's entertainment.
What is the meaning of sardonic wit?
It is a form of humour that is bitter or scornful. A sardonic grin or laughter for example
