sharp-witted

adjective

sharp-wit·​ted ˈshärp-ˈwi-təd 

: having an acute mind

Synonyms

• astute
• canny
• clear-eyed
• clear-sighted
• hard-boiled
• hardheaded
• heady
• knowing
• savvy
• sharp
• shrewd
• smart

Examples of sharp-witted in a Sentence

her sharp-witted questions always cut right to the core of the issue

a TV game show that allows sharp-witted contestants to show their stuff

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

sharp-witted

adjective

sharp-wit·​ted

ˈshärp-ˈwit-əd

: having or showing a quick keen mind