sharp-witted
[ shahrp-wit-id ]
adjective
having or showing mental acuity; intellectually discerning; acute.
Origin of sharp-witted
1First recorded in 1580–90
Other words from sharp-witted
- sharp-wit·ted·ly, adverb
- sharp-wit·ted·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for sharp-witted
sharp-witted
adjective
having or showing a keen intelligence; perceptive
Derived forms of sharp-witted
- sharp-wittedly, adverb
- sharp-wittedness, noun
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