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Discover LudwigThe word "sharp-witted" is correct and usable in written English
You can use it to describe someone who is quick to understand, think, or respond, often in a witty or humorous way. For example: "My uncle is particularly sharp-witted, often coming up with witty comments at social gatherings."
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Sharp-witted
adjective
Clever, keen of intellect, swift of thought.
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Sharp-witted schoolteachers — all family members — predominated.
Sharp-witted and gregarious, Allen and Ziegel infiltrated New York's baseball clubhouses, gravitating to those who would forever alter our perceptions of what happened inside them.
Sharp-witted and sharp-tongued, Arcangela Tarabotti (1604-52) yearned to be formally educated and enjoy an independent life in Venetian literary circles.
Sharp-witted Destiny (Bianca Lemaire) assumes she's headed for the executive suite, but may be in for a shock.
Satire is sharp-witted, informed, and intelligent humor.
Both pieces are sharp-witted, funny and lively.
This spry, sharp-witted documentary couldn't be more timely.
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Will Self's latest take on modern life is equally sharp witted and no less provocative.
These women were beautiful, intelligent, sharp witted and very funny — just like you.
Emoji patches and crisp photo zines are just a taste of photographer Armdeep S.'s sharp witted aesthetic.
Likewise, Geoffrey the Baker called him "graceful and agile in body, sharp witted, refined in manner, [and] sufficiently well versed in military matters".
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