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- [shahrp wit-id]
- /ʃɑrp ˈwɪt ɪd/
- /ʃɑːp ˈwɪ.təd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shahrp wit-id]
- /ʃɑrp ˈwɪt ɪd/
Definitions of sharp-witted word
- adjective sharp-witted having or showing mental acuity; intellectually discerning; acute. 1
- adjective sharp-witted having or showing a keen intelligence; perceptive 0
- adjective sharp-witted having or showing keen intelligence or discernment; thinking quickly and effectively 0
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Origin of sharp-witted
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90
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Parts of speech for Sharp-witted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sharp-witted popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% 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 sharp-witted
adj sharp-witted
- clear-sighted — If you describe someone as clear-sighted, you admire them because they are able to understand situations well and to make sensible judgments and decisions about them.
adjective sharp-witted
- quick — done, proceeding, or occurring with promptness or rapidity, as an action, process, etc.; prompt; immediate: a quick response.
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