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quick-witted

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quick-wit·ted (kwkwtd)
adj.
Mentally alert and sharp; keen. See Synonyms at intelligent.
quick-witted·ly adv.
quick-witted·ness n.
quick-witted
Adjective
having a keenly alert mind
quick-wittedness n
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Adj.1.quick-witted - mentally nimble and resourceful; "quick-witted debater"; "saved an embarrassing situation with quick-witted tact"
adroit - quick or skillful or adept in action or thought; "an exceptionally adroit pianist"; "an adroit technician"; "his adroit replies to hecklers won him many followers"; "an adroit negotiator"
quick-witted
adjective clever, bright (informal) sharp, keen, smart, alert, shrewd, astute, perceptive << OPPOSITE slow
Translations
Spanish quick-witted [kwɪkˈwɪtɪd] adj → listo, despabilado
French quick-witted [kwɪkˈwɪtɪd] adj → à l'esprit vif
German quick-witted [kwɪkˈwɪtɪd] quick adj → schlagfertig
Italian quick-witted [kwɪkˈwɪtɪd] adj → pronto/a d'ingegno
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I too squatted by Noma's head, and grew quick-witted in my fear.
Nada The Lily by Haggard, Rider H. View in context
Finding the woman to be quick-witted and communicative, Captain Bonneville entered into conversation with her, and obtained from her many particulars concerning the habits and customs of her tribe; especially their wars and huntings.
The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U.S.A., in the Rocky Mountains and the far West by Irving, Washington View in context
My quick-witted attendant fully appreciated the compliment I was paying to the costume of his race, and began more sedulously to arrange the folds of the one only garment which remained to me.
Typee by Melville, Herman View in context
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