quick-witted

[ kwik-wit-id ]

adjective

1. having a nimble, alert mind.

   Synonyms: sharp, clever, smart, perceptive, keen

quick-witted

adjective

1. having a keenly alert mind, esp as used to avert danger, make effective reply, etc

Derived Forms

• ˌquick-ˈwittedness, noun
• ˌquick-ˈwittedly, adverb

Other Words From

• quick-witted·ly adverb
• quick-witted·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of quick-witted¹

First recorded in 1520–30; quick + wit ¹ + -ed ³

Related Words

• astute
• brainy
• intelligent
• perceptive
• shrewd