Word
witted
Phoneticswit·ted
US/ˈwɪtɪd/
UK/wˈɪtɪd/
Definition
v. having a sharp mind and the ability to think quickly. You use this to describe someone who is clever and good at solving problems.
v. possessing a sharp intellect or quickness of mind. Often used in the phrase 'sharp-witted' to describe a person's mental agility.
Examples
“She is a sharp-witted woman who always finds the right answer.”
“The detective was a sharp-witted man who solved the case in just a few days.”
“The play features a sharp-witted protagonist who uses her intelligence to outmaneuver the corrupt officials and save her family's reputation.”
Examples
simple
“She is a sharp-witted woman who always finds the right answer.”
contextual
“The detective was a sharp-witted man who solved the case in just a few days.”
complex
“The play features a sharp-witted protagonist who uses her intelligence to outmaneuver the corrupt officials and save her family's reputation.”
Etymology
From Middle English witted, ywitted, equivalent to wit + -ed. Compare Old English witod (“appointed, ordained, assured, certain”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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