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ready-witted

adjective

Definition of ready-wittednext
as in eager

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ready-witted
  1. eager
  2. apt
  3. smart
  4. clever
  5. rapid
  6. quick-witted
  7. sharp-witted
  8. keen
Adjective
  • But Luján says his colleagues are eager to visit him in New Mexico, too, even though Republicans struggled to even field a candidate against him.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The price woes have divided central bankers eager to contain inflation but reluctant to cool off the economy and weaken the labor market.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of eager
Adjective
  • Haritha offers hour-long, private lessons in Hatha Yoga, which are apt for beginners.
    — Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • If Smith can’t reach that height, then the Alvarado and McConnell comparisons are more apt, and both of those two players are combative and successful defensive players.
    — Tony East, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of apt
Adjective
  • That trio combined to force Carl Rushworth into two smart saves in the first half, either side of Haaland’s goal.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The water-resistant exterior is suited for stadiums, gyms, and concerts and the smart design folds flat with a built-in carrying strap for easy transportation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of smart
Adjective
  • But the clever props design (Bruce Dickinson and Anna Kraus) fills in any shoestring gaps.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Mathematicians have cooked up all sorts of clever error-correcting codes (not all based on sphere packing) for varied applications.
    — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of clever
Adjective
  • The system must support rapid acceleration while allowing the interceptor to maneuver toward its target.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Both two-stage vehicles are being manufactured with full and rapid reusability in mind, with Pathfinder serving as the proving ground for that architecture.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of rapid
Adjective
  • Charming and quick-witted, but rough-around-the-edges, Hud was born and raised in the outlaw hinterland known as Deadwater.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Prima is an ambitious debut fueled by determination, pop potential, and a quick-witted perspective.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of quick-witted
Adjective
  • Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen Elizabeth Bennet is a sharp-witted young woman navigating love, family expectations, and social pressures in Regency-era England.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
  • 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, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Definition of sharp-witted
Adjective
  • For there is a sense that the series is working toward a keener meaning of what politics and those who practice this less-than-scientific pursuit are about.
    — Miles Beller, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Pro Ref, the governing body for English soccer officials, will be keen to avoid any further mishaps before the international break.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of keen
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“Ready-witted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ready-witted. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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