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- [kwik wit-id]
- /kwɪk ˈwɪt ɪd/
- /ˌkwɪkˈwɪt.ɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwik wit-id]
- /kwɪk ˈwɪt ɪd/
Definitions of quick-witted word
- adjective quick-witted having a nimble, alert mind. 1
- adjective quick-witted intelligent, fast-thinking 1
- adjective quick-witted Someone who is quick-witted is intelligent and good at thinking quickly. 0
- adjective quick-witted having a keenly alert mind, esp as used to avert danger, make effective reply, etc 0
- adjective quick-witted nimble of mind; alert 0
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Origin of quick-witted
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1520-30; quick + wit1 + -ed3
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Parts of speech for Quick-witted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
quick-witted popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for quick-witted
adj quick-witted
- adroit — Someone who is adroit is quick and skilful in their thoughts, behaviour, or actions.
- all there — having his or her wits about him or her; of normal intelligence
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
- campiest — of, relating to, or characterized by camp: a campy send-up of romantic operetta.
- campy — Campy means the same as camp.
adjective quick-witted
- argute — (of sounds) shrill
- astucious — Subtle; cunning; astute.
- cute — Something or someone that is cute is very pretty or attractive, or is intended to appear pretty or attractive.
- dexterous — Someone who is dexterous is very skilful and clever with their hands.
- fairylike — Resembling a fairy or some aspect of one.
noun quick-witted
- dexterity — Dexterity is skill in using your hands, or sometimes your mind.
- quickness — done, proceeding, or occurring with promptness or rapidity, as an action, process, etc.; prompt; immediate: a quick response.
- quickwittedness — The state or condition of being quickwitted.
adverb quick-witted
- dexterously — skillful or adroit in the use of the hands or body.
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