quick-witted

ˌkwɪkˈwɪtɪd

Definition

Definition of quick-witted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

intelligenceintelligent and good at thinking quickly

His quick-witted nature impressed everyone at the meeting.
Her quick-witted response saved the day.
The comedian's quick-witted jokes had the audience laughing.

quick-thinking

sharp

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Origin of quick-witted

Old English, cwic (alive) + wit (mind)

Terms with quick-witted included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

bright

adj.

intelligence

quick-witted or intelligent

razor-sharp

adj.

intellect

very clever or quick-witted

smart as a whip

adj.

high intelligence

very intelligent or quick-witted

bright spark

intelligence

person who is intelligent or quick-witted

sharp as a razor

adj.

intelligence

very intelligent or quick-witted

sharper

adj.

more intelligent

being more quick-witted or clever

smartest cookie

clever person

someone who is clever and quick-witted

cleverer

adj.

intelligence

more intelligent or quick-witted

View all translations of quick-witted

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:vif d'esprit, ...
German:schlagfertig, ...
Italian:sveglio, ...
Spanish:ingenioso, ...
Portuguese:perspicaz, ...
Chinese:机智的, ...
Japanese:機知に富んだ, ...
Arabic:ذَكِي, ...
Hebrew:חַד שֵׂכֶל, ...
Russian:сообразительный, ...
Ukrainian:кмітливий, ...
Hindi:हाज़िरजवाब, ...
Bengali:দ্রুতবুদ্ধি, ...
Catalan:espavilat, ...
Czech:pohotový, ...
Danish:kvik, ...
Dutch:gevat, ...
Greek:ετοιμόστροφος, ...
Hungarian:talpraesett, ...
Khmer:ឆ្លាតរហ័ស, ...
Korean:재치 있는, ...
Persian:حاضرجواب, ...
Polish:błyskotliwy, ...
Portuguese (BR):perspicaz, ...
Romanian:isteț, ...
Swedish:snabbtänkt, ...
Thai:ฉลาดหลักแหลม, ...
Turkish:zeki, ...
Vietnamese:nhanh trí, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of quick-witted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

Origin of quick-witted

Terms related to quick-witted

Terms with quick-witted included in their meaning

View all translations of quick-witted

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery