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quick-witted

[kwik-wit-id] / ˈkwɪkˈwɪt ɪd /
ADJECTIVE
smart
Synonyms
STRONGEST
astute brainy intelligent perceptive shrewd
WEAK
acute agile alert apt bright brilliant canny clever facetious humorous keen knowing nimble-witted on the ball penetrating penetrative prompt quick quick on the draw quick on the uptake ready savvy sharp sharp as a tack sharp-sighted sharp-witted slick whiz wired wise witty
Antonyms
STRONGEST
foolish idiotic imbecile stupid unintelligent
WEAK
slow slow-witted uneducated

Example Sentences

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Local drag artist Adam Carver, also known as Fatt Butcher, plays the quick-witted sprite Puck, and admitted that they brought some of their drag persona to the role.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Ernie was the most joyful game participant I had ever seen, bright and quick-witted, laughing before a game, getting energy from the thrill of what was about to take place.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Enter Digby, a handsome, quick-witted and wealthy enigma who smells faintly of fig.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Being funny — truly, naturally funny — isn’t just about delivering a punchline well or being quick-witted.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

Martina had been quick-witted enough to grab the ladder before Kate could haul it out of reach, and was waiting only for her dazed companions to climb to their feet again.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart