QUICK-WITTED

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Mentally nimble and resourceful

Example:

saved an embarrassing situation with quick-witted tact

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

adroit (quick or skillful or adept in action or thought)

Derivation:

quick-wittedness (intelligence as revealed by an ability to give correct responses without delay)

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