quick-witted

• Beschreibt eine Person mit scharfem Verstand, die schnell denken oder reagieren kann, besonders im Gespräch oder beim Lösen von Problemen.

Describes someone who is mentally sharp and able to think or respond rapidly, especially in conversation or problem-solving.

1. Mentally nimble and resourcefulB2formal

   Having the ability to think and respond rapidly and cleverly, especially in challenging situations.

   Geistesgegenwärtig

   • The quick-witted student answered the teacher's difficult question before anyone else.
   • Her quick-witted remark defused the tense argument.
   • A quick-witted negotiator can turn a disadvantage into an opportunity.

   Synonymealertastutecleveringeniousintelligentperceptivesharpshrewdsmart

   Antonymedensedimdullobtuseslowslow-wittedstupid