sharp-witted

adjective

ˈshärp-ˈwi-təd How to pronounce sharp-witted (audio)
Definition of sharp-wittednext
1
as in smart
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment her sharp-witted questions always cut right to the core of the issue

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2
as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind a TV game show that allows sharp-witted contestants to show their stuff

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharp-witted
  1. smart
  2. intelligent
  3. astute
  4. clever
  5. shrewd
  6. quick
  7. brilliant
  8. fast
Adjective
  • That was a smart play, because his impact was necessary, not only in creating zone-coverage looks in the pass game, but also as a running back and pass catcher.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The company continues to focus on its strategy of providing energy and smart home solutions, supported by its recent acquisition of Vivint Smart Home (NRG).
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of smart
Adjective
  • These group dynamics and cooperation efforts are part of what makes meerkats so intelligent.
    Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Companies are eager to tap into the productivity AI offers: ServiceNow, which provides end to-end intelligent workflow automation platform solutions for digital businesses has recently adopted AI agents, a move that has boosted subscription revenue by 23%.
    Nizan Geslevich Packin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of intelligent
Adjective
  • With astute planning and policies, countries can survive and even thrive as their societies grow older.
    Vegard Skirbekk, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Employers welcome candidates who have been astute enough to purposefully develop their communication, leadership and organizational skills to enable them to stay current in the face of working landscape changes like remote and asynchronous work.
    Al Kingsley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of astute
Adjective
  • Other clever design touches are everywhere, from plastic guyline clips made from a material that won’t crack even in temperatures as low as negative 60 Fahrenheit, to wraparound snowflaps that enable you to set the tent up without stakes in deep snow.
    Wes Siler, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
  • She’s built a clever brand for herself now as the nice grandma who knows everything there is to know about rose gardens but also has done hard time and is friends with Snoop.
    Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of clever
Adjective
  • Opening with Emilia Pérez was also a shrewd way to reintroduce TAFFF, running through Nov. 3 and now in its 28th edition, to the industry and to Los Angeles moviegoers.
    Shannon L. Bowen, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Since putting her own money in John Wick, Longoria has become a shrewd businesswoman, investing in sports teams and starting her own production company, Hyphenate Media Group.
    Eric Andersson, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of shrewd
Adjective
  • Don’t be too quick to buy into something that is a fleeting desire.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • This video raises a lot of questions, many of which commenters on the video were quick to point out.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of quick
Adjective
  • In his mind, Wiley was a brilliant eccentric whose lifestyle seemed somehow exempt from social norms.
    Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The series’ third, and final, season concluded in 2023 with a brilliant sendoff—and the whole series is available to watch now.
    Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of brilliant
Adjective
  • Last week, bond yields surged on expectations that President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to lower tax rates, increase tariffs and reduce regulation could ultimately lead to higher U.S. government debt and inflation, along with faster economic growth.
    Alex Veiga, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The Food and Drug Administration said in an update that the number of people sickened by the fast food bacteria outbreak has climbed from 90 to 104.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of fast
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