quick-witted
adjective
quick-wit·ted
ˈkwik-ˈwi-təd 
: quick in perception and understanding : mentally alert
quick-wittedly
adverb
quick-wittedness
noun
Examples of quick-witted in a Sentence
the quick-witted child easily figured out the trick to making the toy work
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 May 2025
Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, Gilmore Girls The coolest mother and daughter in Stars Hollow have become a streaming mainstay thanks to their quick-witted banter — and early-aughts New England style.
—Lindy Segal, People.com, 29 May 2025
The sign is a ride-or-die pal, clever, quick-witted, and accepting.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 16 May 2025
The musician, who rose to fame on the arm of quick-witted bars, released back-to-back flute albums in 2023, surprising fans and critics alike who were impressed by his skills as a flautist.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 7 May 2025
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“Quick-witted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quick-witted. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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