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: having wit or understanding
—usually used in combination
dull-witted
quick-witted
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And that's Lizzy Caplan, who in the original two seasons of the show played the dry-witted aspiring comedy star Casey Klein, whose generally good vibe and will-they-won't-they relationship with Henry Pollard (Scott) both existed firmly within the heart of the show.
—Evan Romano, Men's Health, 24 Feb. 2023
Tisdale's character is Stariana, the sharp-witted and manipulative rising pop starfish who will do anything to achieve a splash hit.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2023
The cabaret-style event, hosted by violist and broadcaster Nadia Sirota, had a far less formal vibe, with Salonen introducing each of the works and tossing in dry-witted anecdotes along the way.
—Jeremy Eichler, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Mar. 2023
Richard Belzer, the quick-witted stand-up comedian who became one of the most beloved detectives on television, has died at the age of 78.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of witted was
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“Witted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/witted. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
witted
adjective
wit·ted
ˈwit-əd
: having wit or understanding
—used in combination
quick-witted
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