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sharp–witted
adjective sharp–wit·ted \-ˈwi-təd\
: having or showing an ability to think and react very quickly
Full Definition of SHARP-WITTED
: having an acute mind
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First Known Use of SHARP-WITTED
circa 1586
Related to SHARP-WITTED
- Synonyms
- astute, canny, clear-eyed, clear-sighted, hard-boiled, hardheaded, heady, knowing, savvy, sharp, sharp-witted, smart
- Antonyms
- unknowing
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