sharp-witted

[ shahrp-wit-id ]

adjective

1. having or showing mental acuity; intellectually discerning; acute.

sharp-witted

adjective

1. having or showing a keen intelligence; perceptive

Derived Forms

• ˌsharp-ˈwittedly, adverb
• ˌsharp-ˈwittedness, noun

Other Words From

• sharp-witted·ly adverb
• sharp-witted·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sharp-witted¹

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

And the more, because they see that he is sharp-witted, and according as his Doctor saith, a very hopefull young man.

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But Glenormiston was smiling, and these sharp witted slum bairns exchanged knowing glances.

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He believed that the sharp-witted Ogalala would eventually think of a way to overcome the difficulty.

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However, it soon became evident that sharp-witted Spotted Deer had guessed his intention.

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The lady and bundle were all that escaped; and so this courageous and sharp-witted woman saved the life of her husband.

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