quick-witted
Example Sentences
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In the rhinestone-clad, quick-witted country music queen, many gays and lesbians saw an unexpected but unwavering ally that advocated for their dignity and rights long before it was popular to do so.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Enter Digby, a handsome, quick-witted and wealthy enigma who smells faintly of fig.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
Paying tribute his family said Mr Bowles was "intelligent and quick-witted, had a brilliant mind and generous heart".
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2025
Capable of seamless language switches, a genre-bending sound and quick-witted lyricism, “Igual Que Un Ángel” is Uchis’ synth-heavy take on finding the perfect lover.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 2024
Martina had been quick-witted enough to grab the ladder before Kate could haul it out of reach, and was waiting only for her dazed companions to climb to their feet again.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
