sharp-witted

adjective

ˈshärp-ˈwi-təd How to pronounce sharp-witted (audio)
Definition of sharp-wittednext
1
as in smart
having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment her sharp-witted questions always cut right to the core of the issue

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2
as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind a TV game show that allows sharp-witted contestants to show their stuff

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Recent Examples of sharp-witted Curtis is set to step into the role of Jessica Fletcher, the sharp-witted mystery writer and amateur detective famously portrayed by Angela Lansbury in the original television series. — Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 They’ll be joined by Downton Abbey‘s Julian Ovenden as the suave, sophisticated Dexter Haven, Carly Mercedes Dyer (Anything Goes) as the sharp-witted Liz, Nigel Lindsay (Mobland) as Uncle Willie, and Malcolm Sinclair (Pie in the Sky) as Seth Lord. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026 Before Uncle Sam, other figures represented the young country, including Yankee Doodle, once a British insult aimed at American colonials, and Brother Jonathan, a sharp-witted embodiment of American common sense. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Mar. 2026 Abbington plays Eve, a sharp-witted, slightly off-kilter actress whose obsession with the case pulls her into the investigative orbit and complicates the group dynamic. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sharp-witted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sharp-witted
  1. smart
  2. intelligent
  3. astute
  4. clever
  5. shrewd
  6. quick
  7. brilliant
  8. fast
Adjective
  • Here are the best, smartest and most revolutionary titles the genre created.
    — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Apple Turnovers Grandma always appreciated a smart shortcut, and these apple turnovers have that—frozen puff pastry makes the crust on these turnovers quick and easy.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of smart
Adjective
  • In an age of intelligent machines, these may be our most essential skills.
    — Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Over time, intelligent model routing will make this optimization increasingly dynamic.
    — Pritam Debnath, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of intelligent
Adjective
  • His astute stand-up and withering, spot-on insights into race, relationships and celebrity have influenced countless comedians and writers.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Her astute explanations, along with conversations with former immigration judges and other experts, helped turn a convoluted topic into a clear story.
    — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of astute
Adjective
  • Fixing Loose Tiles With Hot Glue When tile loosens, one apparently clever home DIY is to reapply it with a hot glue gun.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Butter Squishy Butter squishy toys had a banner year, so dressing like one is a fun way to have a clever, timely costume.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of clever
Adjective
  • Atlanta general manager Dan Padover built the Dream into a title contender through shrewd trades, a little bit of luck and patience from the team's ownership group.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • While Ultra is riding a wave, its early success has come in part from its shrewd as-a-service business model.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of shrewd
Adjective
  • If your team is any version of a Power Five power player, the playoff conversation gets real anticlimactic real quick.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • People in the comments were quick to offer the officer a lot of praise and other reactions.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of quick
Adjective
  • In 2001, the brilliant columnist Robert Lipsyte wrote a seminal column for The New York Times on the ugly status of college sports in American higher education.
    — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Without trust, even the most brilliant solutions struggle to take root.
    — Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of brilliant
Adjective
  • If there are 1023 particles interfering with one another on such tiny and fast quantum scales, no human has a chance to see constructive quantum interference.
    — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • So the faster states count ballots, the faster those determinations can be made.
    — Miles Parks, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of fast

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“Sharp-witted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sharp-witted. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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