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sharp-witted

[ shahrp-wit-id ]

/ ˈʃɑrpˈwɪt ɪd /

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adjective

having or showing mental acuity; intellectually discerning; acute.

Origin of sharp-witted

First recorded in 1580–90

OTHER WORDS FROM sharp-witted

sharp-wit·ted·ly, adverb sharp-wit·ted·ness, noun

Words nearby sharp-witted

sharp-shinned hawk, sharp-sighted, sharp-tailed grouse, sharp-tailed sparrow, sharp-tongued, sharp-witted, sharpbender, sharpbill, sharpe, sharpe's grysbok, sharpen

Example sentences from the Web for sharp-witted

Noel was a sharp-witted lad, as he had himself said, and there had been no opportunity of coaching the servants.

Mollie's Prince |Rosa Nouchette Carey
Having guessed that much, it was only a few moments until the sharp-witted young scout learned the full truth.

Running Fox |Elmer Russell Gregor
However, it soon became evident that sharp-witted Spotted Deer had guessed his intention.

Running Fox |Elmer Russell Gregor
Yet it serves to show the close observation of these sharp-witted fellows.

The Canterbury Puzzles |Henry Ernest Dudeney

He is cautious, subtle, intelligent and sharp-witted—good gifts when they are well used.

Narrative of New Netherland |Various

British Dictionary definitions for sharp-witted

sharp-witted

adjective

having or showing a keen intelligence; perceptive

Derived forms of sharp-witted

sharp-wittedly, adverb sharp-wittedness, noun