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sharp-witted
[ shahrp-wit-id ]
/ ˈʃɑrpˈwɪt ɪd /
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adjective
having or showing mental acuity; intellectually discerning; acute.
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Origin of sharp-witted
First recorded in 1580–90
OTHER WORDS FROM sharp-witted
sharp-wit·ted·ly, adverbsharp-wit·ted·ness, nounWords nearby sharp-witted
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How to use sharp-witted in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for sharp-witted
sharp-witted
adjective
having or showing a keen intelligence; perceptive
Derived forms of sharp-witted
sharp-wittedly, adverbsharp-wittedness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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