quick-witted

adjective
UK: /ˌkwɪkˈwɪtɪd/
US: /ˌkwɪkˈwɪtɪd/

  1. Able to think and understand things quickly.

    1. She's quick-witted and always has a clever response ready.
    2. The quick-witted detective solved the mystery before anyone else could even figure it out.

  2. Showing or characterized by an ability to think or respond quickly and effectively.

    1. He is a quick-witted comedian and makes everyone laugh.
    2. The negotiator's quick-witted remarks helped to resolve the tense situation swiftly.

Synonyms

sharp-witted clever intelligent astute bright smart ingenious resourceful

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "quick-witted" in English means: Able to think and understand things quickly., Showing or characterized by an ability to think or respond quickly and effectively..

The phonetic transcription of "quick-witted" is /ˌkwɪkˈwɪtɪd/ in British English and /ˌkwɪkˈwɪtɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "quick-witted": sharp-witted, clever, intelligent, astute, bright, smart, ingenious, resourceful.

Example usage of "quick-witted": "She's quick-witted and always has a clever response ready.". More examples on the page.