sharp-wit·ted
| \ ˈshärp-ˈwi-təd
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Definition of sharp-witted
: having an acute mind
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Synonyms
- astute,
- canny,
- clear-eyed,
- clear-sighted,
- hard-boiled,
- hardheaded,
- heady,
- knowing,
- savvy,
- sharp,
- shrewd,
- smart
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“Sharp-witted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sharp-witted. Accessed 17 May. 2022.
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The first known use of sharp-witted was circa 1586
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