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
  • Tech companies are eager for vast tracts to build data centers that can be as large as 70 football fields, and Townsite could set a precedent for similar projects on federal property with more than a dozen others in the planning stages.
    — Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The shores of Clearwater Beach are packed block-to-block with resorts booked up by eager beachgoers, but the JW Marriott might just be the one to convince you to hang around a little bit longer before launching into Clearwater’s ombré coast.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of eager
Adjective
  • Miller averages about 24 plays per game, and given his rate of production, that number is apt to drop.
    — Mac Engel October 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Its claim to fame is its speakers, which make the Soundcore name particularly apt.
    — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of apt
Adjective
  • The look is solid, smart, elegant, hitting a summer sweet spot that means guests come back again and again.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Perhaps in the hands of a smarter comedian, this contradiction could in itself be a compelling source of comedy to mine.
    — Charu Sinha, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of smart
Adjective
  • Fixing Loose Tiles With Hot Glue When tile loosens, one apparently clever home DIY is to reapply it with a hot glue gun.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Butter Squishy Butter squishy toys had a banner year, so dressing like one is a fun way to have a clever, timely costume.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of clever
Adjective
  • The National Weather Service said rainfall was diminishing in the area but that rapid river rises and flooding remained possible.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The National Weather Service said rainfall was diminishing in the area but rapid river rises and flooding remained possible.
    — Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 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
  • There's good reason families are increasingly keen to cut college costs.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The textual literalism that dominates the action is shown up by a few moments of keen-eyed observation—above all, in a calm but mighty reveal in Alberto’s episode.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of keen
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