HyperDic: quick-witted

English > 1 sense of the word quick-witted:
ADJECTIVEallquick-wittedmentally nimble and resourceful
English > quick-witted: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaningmentally nimble and resourceful.
Examples
  • "quick-witted debater"
  • "saved an embarrassing situation with quick-witted tact"
BroaderadroitQuick or skillful or adept in action or thought
Nounsquick-wittednessintelligence as revealed by an ability to give correct responses without delay

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