sharp-witted

adjective

ˈshärp-ˈwi-təd How to pronounce sharp-witted (audio)
Definition of sharp-wittednext
1
as in smart
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment her sharp-witted questions always cut right to the core of the issue

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2
as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind a TV game show that allows sharp-witted contestants to show their stuff

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharp-witted
  1. smart
  2. intelligent
  3. astute
  4. clever
  5. shrewd
  6. quick
  7. brilliant
  8. fast
Adjective
  • Its smart contract features have marked the beginning of a new era of functionality, making transactions more seamless and efficient for users worldwide.
    Jon Stojan, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The smart electric space heaters were sold online at Amazon.com, https://us.govee.com, the Govee Home App and TikTok Shop from September 2021-2024 for between $30 and $150.
    Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of smart
Adjective
  • Besides maintaining control of one’s own emotions, an emotionally intelligent leader is aware of their team members’ emotions and motivations.
    Leen Kawas, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • So Far This is a world where fascism in Oz is taking hold, where fear and hatred is being promoted and the intelligent and wise speaking animals of Oz are having their voices silenced.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of intelligent
Adjective
  • With astute planning and policies, countries can survive and even thrive as their societies grow older.
    Vegard Skirbekk, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Not all professional athletes are politically astute.
    Jon Paul Hoornstra, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of astute
Adjective
  • Amazon The best smart shades can be awfully expensive, but this clever retrofit gadget from Eve can make one of your existing roller blinds smart.
    Simon Hill, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
  • What’s also clever is that Mela has positioned itself as an accessible brand.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of clever
Adjective
  • That’s a shrewd strategy for any Black actor, especially one who’s freely embraced his queerness in public for the entirety of his career.
    Selome Hailu, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Possibly not, given that First 12 has a shrewd lawyer, sowing doubt by arguing there were more opportunities for Dante’s mothers to be unsanitary — intentionally or not — than for the factory to make a catastrophic mistake.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of shrewd
Adjective
  • Don’t be too quick to buy into something that is a fleeting desire.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • This video raises a lot of questions, many of which commenters on the video were quick to point out.
    Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of quick
Adjective
  • Its lines—especially in profile—are emphatic yet simple, with subtle contours enhanced by delicate A and C pillars allowing expansive glass all around, one reason these cars are so brilliant to drive.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Larson adds a healthy dose of sarcasm to undercut her character’s immense power, and Jackson is eerily brilliant, making for a super fun 123 minutes.
    Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of brilliant
Adjective
  • Last week, bond yields surged on expectations that President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to lower tax rates, increase tariffs and reduce regulation could ultimately lead to higher U.S. government debt and inflation, along with faster economic growth.
    Alex Veiga, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The Food and Drug Administration said in an update that the number of people sickened by the fast food bacteria outbreak has climbed from 90 to 104.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of fast
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