sharp-witted

adjective

sharp-wit·​ted ˈshärp-ˈwi-təd How to pronounce sharp-witted (audio)
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: having an acute mind

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First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sharp-witted was circa 1586

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“Sharp-witted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sharp-witted. Accessed 1 Dec. 2023.

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sharp-witted

adjective
sharp-wit·​ted
ˈshärp-ˈwit-əd
: having or showing a quick keen mind

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