QUICK-WITTED
Dictionary entry overview: What does quick-witted mean? • QUICK-WITTED (adjective)
The adjective QUICK-WITTED has 1 sense:
1. mentally nimble and resourceful
Familiarity information: QUICK-WITTED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• QUICK-WITTED (adjective)
Meaning:
Mentally nimble and resourceful
Context examples:
quick-witted debater / saved an embarrassing situation with quick-witted tact
Similar:
adroit (quick or skillful or adept in action or thought)
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