quick-witted
adjective
quick-wit·ted
ˈkwik-ˈwi-təd 
: quick in perception and understanding : mentally alert
quick-wittedly
adverb
quick-wittedness
noun
Examples of quick-witted in a Sentence
the quick-witted child easily figured out the trick to making the toy work
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025
As a student of astrology and as a Gemini sun—curious, quick-witted, charming with a penchant for dialectical analysis—who better to engage in this purely scientific endeavor?
—Maya Layne, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
The airline often shares puns and quick-witted replies on its X account.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
The best way to describe the bag is by characterizing your quick-witted, polished, and Post-it-note-loving older sister.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quick-witted
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“Quick-witted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quick-witted. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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