quick-wittedness
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His appearances on BBC comedy game show “They Think It’s All Over” helped him come out of his shell and exhibit the kind of wry humor and quick-wittedness for which he has become known.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2023
The saving grace of “Stuber,” unsurprisingly, is Nanjiani, whose combination of deadpan anxiety, understated quick-wittedness and native sweetness almost manages to overcome the dreadful material at hand.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 9, 2019
Yet the charming plot, the quick-wittedness of the characters and the agile handling of darkening tones make this one of the most loved of Shakespeare’s less-popular works.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2016
And for most practical applications – whether buying a house, driving a car or playing cards – the wisdom that comes with age trumps the quick-wittedness of youth.
From US News ● Jan. 6, 2015
By her own quick-wittedness and adroitness she had turned the tables on her would-be destroyer.
From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
