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    quick-witted
    /ˌkwɪkˈwɪtɪd/

    adjective

    • 1. showing or characterized by an ability to think or respond quickly and effectively: "she was far too quick-witted to complain"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishQUICK-WITTED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Quick-witted means able to reply in a clever or funny way without thinking for a long time. See how to use this adjective in sentences and compare it with related words and phrases.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › quick-wittedQuick-witted Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Quick-witted means mentally alert and quick in thinking and understanding. See synonyms, antonyms, examples, word history and usage of quick-witted in sentences.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › quick-wittedQUICK-WITTED Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Quick-witted definition: having a nimble, alert mind.. See examples of QUICK-WITTED used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryQUICK-WITTED definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    Quick-witted means able to reply in a smart or funny way without thinking for a long time. Learn more about this adjective, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in sentences from various sources.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishQUICK-WITTED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Quick-witted means intelligent and good at thinking quickly. Find out the word frequency, origin, examples and related words for quick-witted in British and American English.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › quick-wittedQuick-witted - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Anyone whose mind is sharp can be called quick-witted, especially if they've got a great sense of humor and are speedy with a comeback. Being quick-witted is helpful during a debate or when you're playing a game with a time limit. Quick-witted comes from wit, which doesn't just mean "sense of humor," but also "intelligence."

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › quick-wittedQuick-witted - definition of quick-witted by The Free Dictionary

    Quick-witted means mentally alert and sharp, especially in responding to situations or making replies. Find the origin, usage, and examples of this adjective, as well as related words and translations.