Sharp-witted

adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Clever, keen of intellect, swift of thought.

Synonyms

acute adroit apt astute brainy bright

Antonyms

Boeotian addlebrained addlepated airheaded

Example

"It doesn't take a genius to realize that he's a very sharp-witted man."

Etymology

From sharp + witted.

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