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Synonyms & Antonyms for sharp-witted
Synonyms
- astute,
- canny,
- clear-eyed,
- clear-sighted,
- hard-boiled,
- hardheaded,
- heady,
- knowing,
- savvy,
- sharp,
- shrewd,
- smart
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The first known use of sharp-witted was circa 1586
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