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quick-wit·ted
(kwĭk′wĭt′ĭd)adj.
Mentally alert and sharp; keen. See Synonyms at intelligent.
quick′-wit′ted·ly adv.
quick′-wit′ted·ness n.
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quick-witted
adj
having a keenly alert mind, esp as used to avert danger, make effective reply, etc
ˌquick-ˈwittedly adv
ˌquick-ˈwittedness n
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quick′-wit′ted
adj.
having a nimble, alert mind; keen; clever.
[1520–30]
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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" |
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quick-witted
adjective clever, bright (informal), sharp, keen, smart, alert, shrewd, astute, perceptive He is quick-witted and rarely lets an opportunity slip by.
slow, thick (informal), stupid, dull, obtuse, unperceptive, slow-witted
slow, thick (informal), stupid, dull, obtuse, unperceptive, slow-witted
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quick-witted
adjectiveMentally quick and original:
Idiom: smart as a whip.
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quick-witted
[ˈkwɪkˈwɪtɪd] ADJ → agudo, perspicazthat was very quick-witted of you → en eso fuiste muy agudo
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quick-witted
[ˌkwɪkˈwɪtɪd] adj → sveglio/aCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
quick
(kwik) adjective1. done, said, finished etc in a short time. a quick trip into town.
2. moving, or able to move, with speed. He's a very quick walker; I made a grab at the dog, but it was too quick for me.
3. doing something, able to do something, or done, without delay; prompt; lively. He is always quick to help; a quick answer; He's very quick at arithmetic.
adverb quickly. quick-frozen food.
ˈquickly adverbˈquicken verb
to make or become quicker. He quickened his pace.
ˈquickness nounˈquicklime noun
lime which has not been mixed with water.
ˈquicksands noun plural (an area of) loose, wet sand that sucks in anyone or anything that stands on it.
ˈquicksilver noun mercury.
ˌquick-ˈtempered adjective easily made angry.
ˌquick-ˈwitted adjective thinking very quickly. a quick-witted policeman.
ˌquick-ˈwittedly adverbˌquick-ˈwittedness noun
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