quick-witted

adjective

quick-wit·ted ˈkwik-ˈwi-təd

Synonyms of quick-witted next

: quick in perception and understanding : mentally alert

quick-wittedly adverb

quick-wittedness noun

Choose the Right Synonym for quick-witted

intelligent, clever, alert, quick-witted mean mentally keen or quick.

intelligent stresses success in coping with new situations and solving problems.

an intelligent person could assemble it fast

clever implies native ability or aptness and sometimes suggests a lack of more substantial qualities.

clever with words

alert stresses quickness in perceiving and understanding.

alert to new technology

quick-witted implies promptness in finding answers in debate or in devising expedients in moments of danger or challenge.

no match for his quick-witted opponent

Examples of quick-witted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For someone who’s built his brand off of being a Twitter troll so brash and quick-witted on social media, the real Lil Nas X seems more subdued than his social media personality would suggest. —

Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 11 Sep. 2023 The whole family gained a measure of fame locally appearing in television advertisements for City Liquidators. Evans, Walt’s daughter and the founder of the Portland night market, described her father as a quick-witted businessman with a love for bargain hunting. —

oregonlive, 13 Sep. 2023 The film will revolve around a valiant, sharp and quick-witted law enforcement officer who embarks on a journey to fight for truth and bring justice in a high stakes case at international level. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Sep. 2023 Anyone impressed by Jeanne Dielman’s household chores, prostitution, and murder (and the feminist anger beneath the surface) will be relieved by Georgie’s quick-witted resourcefulness. —

Armond White, National Review, 30 Aug. 2023 Tyler sounds like a quick-witted, amiable, and confident person. —

Amy Dickinson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2023 Tyler sounds like a quick-witted, amiable and confident person. —

Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2023 The Passat nipped at the Saturn's heels in the standing-start tests, but the LW2's quick-witted gearbox helped widen the performance gap in the passing and street-start contests. —

Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 15 July 2023 Gordon, 27, has previously showcased her dry, quick-witted comedic stylings in Booksmart, Good Boys, Shiva Baby, Ramy, and You People, quickly becoming typecast as the quintessential cool, carefree girl. —

Hannah Jackson, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 July 2023 See More

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