The Dowager Countess' Royalty Level Witticisms That'll Make You Chuckle | Downton Abbey

Indulge in the refined humor and razor-sharp wit of the Dowager Countess (portrayed by Maggie Smith) in this delightful compilation of witticisms from the beloved Downton Abbey. Immerse yourself in the high society banter and clever retorts that epitomize the grace and sophistication of the aristocratic Crawley family. From sassy comebacks to brilliantly delivered one-liners, this video will transport you to the world of early 20th-century British aristocracy, leaving you in fits of laughter.

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The costume drama series, Downton Abbey, written and created by Oscar-winning writer Julian Fellowes, stars Academy Award-winner Maggie Smith as a Dowager Countess of an Edwardian English country house in 1912. The series portrays the lives of the Crawley family and the servants who work for them, in a time before the last vestige of a century’s old tradition were stripped away by World War and the modern age. The all-star cast also includes Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern.

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[udanceu]

I can never have enough of the Dowager Countess's hilarious, witty comments xD

[kristashafer]

“Do you promise?” is *such* a solid burn!! Just 4 simple syllables, but SO savage!!!

[martinacarossino]

Isobel: ''I take that as a compliment.''
Lady Violet: I must have said it wrong.''
😂😂😂

[jasonrealYT]

"Rosamund, you are addressing your mother, not the Committee of Women's Institute." 😆😆😆

[comradeleppi]

"isn't she American"
"Exactly " 😂😂😂

[sandrataylor]

Love me some Maggie Smith. She is the only one who could have pulled off this character like she did.

[bozm]

"Why does everyday involve a fight with an American" hhahahahahaah I lost it.

[Myne]

"She could get to know New York"
"I don't think things are quite that desperate"

Literally something my late grandmother would say lol

[gizibi]

“And who are we to warrant any courtesy” lol

[graciegathua]

"ladling soup down the throats of some unfortunates"
This line made me chuckle 😂

[lostsheep]

I don’t think nothing tops the “Do you promise?”

[PokhrajRoy.]

“There’s never a dull moment in this house.”

I live for the fact that I remember her lines because they’re all fabulous 🔥

[samalvey]

"Vulgarity is no substitute for wit."

I couldn't agree more.

[MilotheShrike]

"For once I agree with cousin isobel" perfect just perfect

[Ruliuaneth]

I was howling when she asked Lord Grantham on why he talks of her as if she were a salmon. It caught me off guard, and I love it so much 😂😂😂

[honeybee]

"Why does every day involve a fight with an American."
This made me crack up as someone from the state of Wisconsin. 😂😂

I don’t know how you kept a straight face with some of those lines!! “You’ll never see me again! Do you promise???!!!”😅

[Dr.Terry_Jamaican]

I love her character so much. Maggie Smith is one of my Top Three most favorite actresses.

[Edubarca]

This small video just shows once more why Downton Abbey is the BEST TV sweries EVER made.

[baileyguan]

The thing is, because of her wit, throughout the whole 6 series I could barely tell when she’s really angry or serious. 😂😂