quick-witted

The word “quick-witted” has 3 syllables: quick-wit-ted.

It's pronounced as /ˌkwɪkˈwɪtɪd/.


What is synonym and antonym for quick-witted?

In the thesaurus, “quick-witted” has 11 synonyms and 37 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for quick-witted along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for quick-witted

  • astute
  • brainy
  • brilliant
  • clever
  • fast
  • intelligent
  • perceptive
  • quick
  • sharp
  • shrewd
  • smart

Antonyms for quick-witted

  • boneheaded
  • brain-dead
  • brainless
  • dense
  • dim
  • doltish
  • dopey
  • dopy
  • dorky
  • dull
  • dumb
  • dunderheaded
  • fatuous
  • feebleminded
  • foolish
  • idiotic
  • imbecile
  • lamebrain
  • lamebrained
  • mindless
  • obtuse
  • opaque
  • pinheaded
  • senseless
  • simple
  • simpleminded
  • slow
  • slow-witted
  • soft
  • softheaded
  • stupid
  • thick
  • thickheaded
  • unintelligent
  • vacuous
  • weak-minded
  • witless

Meanings of quick-witted

  • adjective
    1. Mentally keen and alert.

Example Sentences

  • Sarah's quick-witted responses often left her friends in awe.
  • The detective's quick-witted observations helped solve the case in record time.
  • During the debate, his quick-witted remarks earned him a lot of applause.
  • As a comedian, being quick-witted is essential for handling hecklers in the audience.
  • Her quick-witted humor always made her the life of the party.

On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quick-witted, such as: astute, boneheaded, brain-dead, brainless, brainy, brilliant, clever.

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