sharp-witted
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of sharp-witted
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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In his letter, which features photos of the pair, Lord Mandelson described Jeffrey Epstein as his "best pal", and an "intelligent, sharp-witted man".
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2025
Gwen Crockett said her daughter was a sharp-witted speaker from a young age.
From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2024
Presley, a sharp-witted storyteller who also hails from Appalachia, felt instant recognition when she met Wade for the first time at their writing session.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2023
It’s a very good non-romantic pairing of sharp-witted old souls, a generation apart.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 27, 2023
He was a bachelor, a man of sixty or so, plump and sharp-witted.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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