as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind
the quick-witted child easily figured out the trick to making the toy work
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Recent Examples of quick-witted
Alexander, who plays Monica, Reggie’s quick-witted, no-nonsense ex-wife and agent, will be submitted for supporting comedy actress race, a move that raises her chances significantly for her long overdue Television Academy recognition.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
Horses are known for being energetic, independent, and quick-witted — the kind of people create opportunities instead of just chasing them.
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Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Kingsley, a never-ending delight here, makes Trevor quick-witted, charming, mercenary and maybe even decent deep down.
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Bob Strauss,
San Francisco Chronicle,
22 Jan. 2026
The congresswoman has had many viral moments on social media for her quick-witted comments.
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Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for quick-witted
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
Horses are known for being energetic, independent, and quick-witted — the kind of people create opportunities instead of just chasing them.
—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Kingsley, a never-ending delight here, makes Trevor quick-witted, charming, mercenary and maybe even decent deep down.
—
Bob Strauss,
San Francisco Chronicle,
22 Jan. 2026
The congresswoman has had many viral moments on social media for her quick-witted comments.
—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for quick-witted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quick-witted
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The robot staff behind the scenes Pudu's FlashBot will run an intelligent vending system, allowing guests to order drink deliveries by smartphone.
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His after-game interviews were always intelligent and sometimes humorous.
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See, for me, naming a snowplow isn’t just about clever wordplay.
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Later in the day, your mind finds a clever solution, a useful contact or a whole new point of view.
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Share a smart idea with a neighbor, then turn it into a clear message while your mind stays agile.
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The Knicks could, hypothetically, trade a starter to create space beneath the second apron to re-sign Robinson, but breaking up a starting five that just won a title is not a smart idea.
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Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley There may still be questions about whether the romance between Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley was genuine, and their secret, quick-turn overseas wedding didn't help matters.
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But upon closer inspection Mbiya appears significantly leaner and quicker.
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Temperatures inside of cars can reach 125 degrees in minutes, even with windows cracked, and children overheat as much as five times faster than adults, the fact sheet said.
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From dream home to disaster But faster than a rushing river, that dream became a nightmare when disastrous flooding hit Kerr County last summer.
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The Colombia margin would have been larger but for the brilliant play of Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi, who twice came up with two-handed saves to prevent goals.
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The winner of 28 Grammys, Jones was a music producer, band leader, composer, arranger, television producer, music executive, conductor, trumpet player, civil rights activist, philanthropist and all-around brilliant person.
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Tourism in Albania has seen a sharp increase in recent years, with people relishing the nation’s vast, undeveloped coastline.
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Netanyahu, 76, has spent decades mastering political theater, sharp messaging and grand performances.
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“Quick-witted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quick-witted. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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