witted
adjective
witted
American
[wit-id]
/ ˈwɪt ɪd /
adjective
-witted
British
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of witted
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at wit 1, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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He has had two coronary bypass surgeries but remains robust and sharp witted.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 31, 2022
I would have hoped that under such circumstances, I'd be noble and brave and quick witted.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2022
It will come as no surprise to readers of her debut, Uncanny Valley, that Wiener is as quick witted in person as she appears on the page.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 6, 2020
The agency - Iconic - which represents O'Neill's work said he was "a class act, quick witted and filled with charm".
From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2019
The Mother Paula’s vandal had displayed a dark sense of humor that didn’t fit the Matherson boy’s dim- witted criminal history.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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