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 led to his breakout success with The Elephant Man, starring John Hurt as the friendly and smart but disfigured title character in Victorian England and Anthony Hopkins as the doctor who tries to treat him.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Best Packing Essentials Deals For frequent travelers, packing smart is important, and these products can make all the difference.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of smart
Adjective
  • The Intelligent Age, therefore, is not merely about developing intelligent technologies.
    Klaus Schwab, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Therefore, a comprehensive approach to data operations—including intelligent data management and adaptive data platforms—is essential for generating trustworthy insights.
    Pawan Vadapalli, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of intelligent
Adjective
  • Observation Learn how to adapt to people and situations by being an astute observer and better-than-average listener.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • And an understanding and analysis of the work and the film that is quite astute and eloquent and thoughtful without any other references or baggage in the mix.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of astute
Adjective
  • Soderbergh—doing his own cinematography, as often, under the pseudonym Peter Andrews—crafts a clever style to develop the identification of the camera’s gaze with that of the haunting spirit.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
  • So, when the planet's insides are on the outside, spectroscopy offers a clever way to see within terrestrial worlds.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of clever
Adjective
  • All the eagle-eyed scouting and shrewd personnel moves wouldn’t matter if the Broncos couldn’t find a replacement who could approximate or improve upon the production Wilson had provided during an 8-9 season in 2023.
    Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The company’s investment in Sid Gentle Films proved a shrewd move after the Killing Eve producer met performance targets following its sale to BBC Studios in 2022.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of shrewd
Adjective
  • Each report will include information on small-, medium-, and heavy-lift rockets as well as a quick look ahead at the next three launches on the calendar.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Direct deposit ensures quicker access to refunds compared to receiving a paper check.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of quick
Adjective
  • Alexander Grothendieck, who was among the most brilliant mathematicians of the 20th century.
    Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The highs and lows of that whirlwind experience are captured in brilliant detail on You Are the Morning, her debut album released on Friday (Jan. 17).
    Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of brilliant
Adjective
  • It can also be used for fast and easy treatment for a variety of conditions including the flu, a UTI and more.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
  • In a 20-19 loss to then-No. 1 Alabama in 2022, the Longhorns looked sound, fast and physical.
    Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of fast
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