" His lips trembled briefly, but otherwise, his face never let go of his expression of witless warmth. "

What are the meanings of "witless" and "witless warmth" mentioned above?

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Question

" His lips trembled briefly, but otherwise, his face never let go of his expression of witless warmth. "

What are the meanings of "witless" and "witless warmth" mentioned above?

Thank you very much

Answer

"Witless" means "not smart" or "clueless."

"Witless warmth" means a friendly look that seems fake or not genuinely understanding. So, the man tried to keep a friendly face, but it seemed he wasn't truly feeling it or was hiding something.