sharp-witted

[ shahrp-wit-id ]

/ ˈʃɑrpˈwɪt ɪd /

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adjective

having or showing mental acuity; intellectually discerning; acute.

Origin of sharp-witted

First recorded in 1580–90

OTHER WORDS FROM sharp-witted

sharp-wit·ted·ly, adverbsharp-wit·ted·ness, noun

Words nearby sharp-witted

sharp-sighted, sharp-tailed grouse, sharp-tailed sparrow, sharptail mola, sharp-tongued, sharp-witted, sharpy, Sharra, Sharrie, Shashi, shashlik

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Example sentences from the Web for sharp-witted

Noel was a sharp-witted lad, as he had himself said, and there had been no opportunity of coaching the servants.
Mollie's Prince|Rosa Nouchette Carey
Having guessed that much, it was only a few moments until the sharp-witted young scout learned the full truth.
Running Fox|Elmer Russell Gregor
However, it soon became evident that sharp-witted Spotted Deer had guessed his intention.
Running Fox|Elmer Russell Gregor
Yet it serves to show the close observation of these sharp-witted fellows.
The Canterbury Puzzles|Henry Ernest Dudeney

He is cautious, subtle, intelligent and sharp-witted—good gifts when they are well used.
Narrative of New Netherland|Various

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, noun

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单词	sharp-witted
释义	sharp-witted [ shahrp-wit-id ] / ˈʃɑrpˈwɪt ɪd / SEE SYNONYMS FOR sharp-witted ON THESAURUS.COM adjective having or showing mental acuity; intellectually discerning; acute. Origin of sharp-witted First recorded in 1580–90 OTHER WORDS FROM sharp-witted sharp-wit·ted·ly, adverbsharp-wit·ted·ness, noun Words nearby sharp-witted sharp-sighted, sharp-tailed grouse, sharp-tailed sparrow, sharptail mola, sharp-tongued, sharp-witted, sharpy, Sharra, Sharrie, Shashi, shashlik Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for sharp-witted Noel was a sharp-witted lad, as he had himself said, and there had been no opportunity of coaching the servants. Mollie's Prince\|Rosa Nouchette Carey Having guessed that much, it was only a few moments until the sharp-witted young scout learned the full truth. Running Fox\|Elmer Russell Gregor However, it soon became evident that sharp-witted Spotted Deer had guessed his intention. Running Fox\|Elmer Russell Gregor Yet it serves to show the close observation of these sharp-witted fellows. The Canterbury Puzzles\|Henry Ernest Dudeney He is cautious, subtle, intelligent and sharp-witted—good gifts when they are well used. Narrative of New Netherland\|Various 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, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to sharp-witted acute, astute, clever, discriminating, intelligent, quick-witted, smart, alert, bright, keen, nimble, on the ball, perceptive, quick, savvy, sharp, shrewd
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sharp-witted

adjective

Origin of sharp-witted

OTHER WORDS FROM sharp-witted

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Example sentences from the Web for sharp-witted

British Dictionary definitions for sharp-witted

adjective

Derived forms of sharp-witted

Words related to sharp-witted