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Synonyms

quick-witted

American  
[kwik-wit-id] / ˈkwɪkˈwɪt ɪd /

adjective

  1. having a nimble, alert mind.

    Synonyms:
    sharp, clever, smart, perceptive, keen
quick-witted British  

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

  • quick-wittedly adverb
  • quick-wittedness noun

Etymology

Origin of quick-witted

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

Example Sentences

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Enter Digby, a handsome, quick-witted and wealthy enigma who smells faintly of fig.

From The Wall Street Journal

The colossal Swede ended his career with a quota of quick-witted quips to match his bulging trophy cabinet - 12 league titles with five clubs, a Europa League at Manchester United and individual recognition in LA.

From BBC

Being funny — truly, naturally funny — isn’t just about delivering a punchline well or being quick-witted.

From Salon

Throughout his quick-witted hour of crowd work on “Super Funny,” Jackson finds a way to weave the stories of his random audience members together in a way that makes the whole show feel pre-planned.

From Los Angeles Times

In Ava Pickett's fresh adaptation, being staged at London's Rose Theatre, Emma Woodhouse still has all the trademark traits of our beloved original heroine – she's clever, quick-witted, meddling, haughty and occasionally cruel.

From BBC

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