quick-witted in English

adjective

1

showing or characterized by an ability to think or respond quickly or effectively.

And when that draws sarcastic comment from the management team, his ability to offer quick-witted retorts allows him to ride the banter as effortlessly as another lunge from a desperate defender.

synonyms: intelligent, bright, clever, gifted, able, astute, quick, smart, sharp-witted, observant, alert, sharp, perceptive, brainy, on the ball, quick on the uptake

adjective

intelligent, bright, clever, gifted, able, astute, quick, smart, sharp-witted, observant, alert, sharp, perceptive, brainy, on the ball, quick on the uptake

Use "quick-witted" in a sentence

1. 17 Toby was quick-witted and entertaining.

2. We were saved by his quick-witted remark.

3. Though young and seemingly inexperienced, Aeneas is a crafty, quick-witted warrior on the field.

4. A combination of many different colors, this Aura can typically be found surrounding a person who is intelligent, quick-witted and hard working.

5. Intelligent, sharp, intellectual, alert, clever, quick, acute, profound, rational, penetrating, discerning, inventive, astute, brainy, perspicacious, quick-witted She had a Brilliant mind. intelligent simple, slow, stupid, dim 2

6. Intelligent, quick, bright, talented, gifted, keen, capable, smart, sensible, rational, witty, apt, discerning, knowledgeable, astute, brainy (informal), quick-witted, sagacious, knowing, deep, expert My sister has always been the clever one in our family

7. Adjective (Informal) intelligent, quick, bright, sharp, brilliant, acute, smart, alert, clever, rational, knowing, quick-witted I don't class myself as being very intelligent or Brainy. Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition