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sharp-witted

[ shahrp-wit-id ]

adjective

  1. having or showing mental acuity; intellectually discerning; acute.


sharp-witted

adjective

  1. having or showing a keen intelligence; perceptive
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˌsharp-ˈwittedly, adverb
  • ˌsharp-ˈwittedness, noun
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Other Words From

  • sharp-witted·ly adverb
  • sharp-witted·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sharp-witted1

First recorded in 1580–90
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Example Sentences

And the more, because they see that he is sharp-witted, and according as his Doctor saith, a very hopefull young man.

But Glenormiston was smiling, and these sharp witted slum bairns exchanged knowing glances.

He believed that the sharp-witted Ogalala would eventually think of a way to overcome the difficulty.

However, it soon became evident that sharp-witted Spotted Deer had guessed his intention.

The lady and bundle were all that escaped; and so this courageous and sharp-witted woman saved the life of her husband.

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