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At first this is merely a point of disgust for the children who, by contrast, are quick-witted and precocious, desperate to distance themselves from their elders.

We learn over the course of more than 400 pages that the portrait Bourdain painted of himself — tough, empathetic, quick-witted, curious, damaged, competitive, no-nonsense — was just a sketch.

Their quick-witted banter, fueled by lots and lots of coffee, made the series stand out amid other teen-focused shows that tend to portray parents as antagonistic or clueless.

Even the most quick-witted cops and the most skillful surgeons could not have saved him.

So there we have it: another lewd, dull-witted performance has sent America into a tailspin of indignation.

Quick-witted, sharp-tongued, and flirtatious, Anne drew a coterie of men to her, and each would lose his head for her.

The U.S. appears slow-witted on this, and the Qataris appear quick and nimble.

Vidal had the best of all this because he was quick-witted and by far the funniest.

He was a pretty bright sort, that same Goodell, quick-witted, nimble of tongue above the average Englishman.

Meanwhile Mr. Crow had been thinking rapidly—for he was a quick-witted old scamp.

He saved my life there, and his quick-witted devotion was shown in many other instances during a most exciting journey.

The waiter, a quick-witted rogue enough, seemed to be thoroughly enjoying this midnight conversation.

Or, what more likely than that these ignorant and half-witted people should seek to manage an afflicted kinswoman by violence?

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On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to witted, such as: shifty, slippery, smooth, subtle, treacherous, and artful.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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