sharp-witted

adjective

sharp-wit·​ted ˈshärp-ˈwi-təd 

: having an acute mind

Synonyms of sharp-witted

• smart
• astute
• shrewd

Examples of sharp-witted in a Sentence

her sharp-witted questions always cut right to the core of the issue

a TV game show that allows sharp-witted contestants to show their stuff

Recent Examples on the Web

Suzuki is a young beatnik of Greenwich Village, a moral, sharp-witted kid wanting a place where children can be taken seriously, free to manage their own affairs. — Literary Hub, 10 June 2026

Nowhere is the ham-handed effort more evident than in Texas, where a blend of culture war grievance and incel-targeting rage have circled the sharp-witted but mild-mannered Talarico, whose campaign is shaping up to be a fundraising juggernaut. — Philip Elliott, Time, 2 June 2026

Forced into an uneasy alliance with a sharp-witted poacher living on the margins of society (Kellyman), the two women fight back, turning their powerlessness into strength through violence, wit, and defiance. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026

Curtis is set to step into the role of Jessica Fletcher, the sharp-witted mystery writer and amateur detective famously portrayed by Angela Lansbury in the original television series. — Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sharp-witted

• acquitted
• admitted
• befitted
• committed
• emitted
• omitted
• outfitted
• outwitted
• permitted
• refitted
• remitted
• submitted

Kids Definition

sharp-witted

adjective

sharp-wit·​ted

ˈshärp-ˈwit-əd

: having or showing a quick keen mind