Definitions

quick-witted

[kwik-wit-id] / ˈkwɪkˈwɪt ɪd /

ADJECTIVE

smart

Synonyms

STRONGEST

astute brainy intelligent perceptive shrewd

WEAK

acute agile alert apt bright brilliant canny clever facetious humorous keen knowing nimble-witted on the ball penetrating penetrative prompt quick quick on the draw quick on the uptake ready savvy sharp sharp as a tack sharp-sighted sharp-witted slick whiz wired wise witty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

foolish idiotic imbecile stupid unintelligent

WEAK

slow slow-witted uneducated

Example Sentences

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Enter Digby, a handsome, quick-witted and wealthy enigma who smells faintly of fig.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Being funny — truly, naturally funny — isn’t just about delivering a punchline well or being quick-witted.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 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

Gilpin is quick-witted and highly quotable, with a gift for conjuring evocative imagery on the fly, all of which makes for a lively interview.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025

The hat seemed to be asking rather a lot; Harry didn’t feel brave or quick-witted or any of it at the moment.

From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling

quick-witted

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