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witted

v.
C1 Advanced US //ˈwɪtɪd// UK //wˈɪtɪd// wit·ted

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.


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.

Origin

From Middle English witted, ywitted, equivalent to wit + -ed. Compare Old English witod (“appointed, ordained, assured, certain”).

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