: having wit or understanding
—usually used in combination
dull-witted
quick-witted
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The quick-witted athlete is known for speaking his mind on and off the court.
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Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Quick-witted, effortlessly funny, DePaul brought a lightheartedness to the table during a particularly dark point in the story.
—Dana Reboe, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Turning up for his first movie is also Grammy nominated musical star Marshmello as the slow witted Turtle.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 July 2025
Tisdale's character is Stariana, the sharp-witted and manipulative rising pop starfish who will do anything to achieve a splash hit.
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Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Quick-witted, effortlessly funny, DePaul brought a lightheartedness to the table during a particularly dark point in the story.
—Dana Reboe, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Turning up for his first movie is also Grammy nominated musical star Marshmello as the slow witted Turtle.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 July 2025
Tisdale's character is Stariana, the sharp-witted and manipulative rising pop starfish who will do anything to achieve a splash hit.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2023
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“Witted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/witted. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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witted
adjective
wit·ted
ˈwit-əd 
: having wit or understanding
—used in combination
quick-witted
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