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Grammar : Adj
Spell : kwik-wit-id
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkwɪkˈwɪt ɪd

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Définition of quick witted

  • As in intelligent : adj very smart
  • As in ironic/ironical : adj sarcastic
  • As in judicious : adj wise, thoughtful
  • As in keen : adj sharp, piercing
  • As in knowing : adj experienced, aware
  • As in knowledgeable : adj aware, educated
  • As in nimble : adj dexterous, smart
  • As in penetrating : adj intelligent
  • As in quick : adj smart
  • As in quick-witted : adj smart
  • As in ready : adj skillful, intelligent
  • As in resourceful : adj imaginative
  • As in shrewd : adj clever, intelligent
  • As in smart : adj intelligent
  • As in sprightly : adj fun, vivacious
  • As in street smart : adj shrewd
  • As in witty : adj funny and clever
  • As in ironic : adj sarcastic
  • As in bright : adj intelligent
  • As in brilliant : adj very intelligent
  • As in sharp-witted : adj bright
  • As in sharp-witted : adj mentally keen
  • As in canny : adj clever, artful
  • As in street-smart : adj able to survive city
  • As in acute : adj deeply perceptive
  • As in probing : adj acute
  • As in clever : adj bright, ingenious
  • As in adroit : adj very able or skilled
  • As in agile : adj physically or mentally nimble, deft
Example sentences :
  • "I can well believe it," he replied, for he saw to cross-examine this quick witted woman would be forever useless.
  • Extract from : « The Littlest Rebel » by Edward Peple
  • You are quick witted, and you will understand; and if it is worth writing, write it down.
  • Extract from : « Hester, Volume 3 (of 3) » by Margaret Oliphant
  • She was quick witted, intelligent, well read, full of tact and knowledge of the world.
  • Extract from : « December Love » by Robert Hichens
  • Clarence proved himself alert and quick witted in retort, with an answer ready for every objection.
  • Extract from : « Love at Paddington » by W. Pett Ridge
  • Clay comprehended this, and he was quick witted enough to solve the problem.
  • Extract from : « Canoe Boys and Campfires » by William Murray Graydon
  • Yet had he known it, it was just this lack which was making him quick witted and more resourceful.
  • Extract from : « Mr. Wicker's Window » by Carley Dawson
  • They all accepted the puddings, and Timoa and the woman began to eat; but Talaloo was quick witted.
  • Extract from : « The Lonely Island » by R.M. Ballantyne
  • He was quick witted, and had not been long on board before he felt that the khalasi was not quite what he appeared to be.
  • Extract from : « In Clive's Command » by Herbert Strang
  • He is quick witted, deep, dark and cunning, and he wouldn't trust his own brother out of his sight.
  • Extract from : « Jack Wright and His Electric Stage; » by "Noname"
  • Highly educated, exceedingly handsome, and amazingly plausible and quick witted.
  • Extract from : « Cleek of Scotland Yard » by Thomas W. Hanshew

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