ready-witted

adjective

Definition of ready-wittednext
as in eager

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ready-witted
  1. eager
  2. apt
  3. smart
  4. clever
  5. rapid
  6. quick-witted
  7. keen
  8. summary
Adjective
  • In addition, stubbornly high interest rates are prompting institutional investors to offload their holdings in these prime spaces, while luxury companies are eager to take advantage of once-in-a-generation opportunities, and lock in properties for the long term.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • And Trump has been eager to expand the tech industry’s US footprint and cement America as a leader in artificial intelligence.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of eager
Adjective
  • When the Sky Fell on Splendor (2019) This YA novel has been described as The Serpent King meets Stranger Things—an apt comparison for a story about a group of friends in small-town Ohio who encounter a strange, mysterious cosmic event that’ll change their lives forever.
    — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Creatives involved were apt to creation the right tension in the editing room of the Curry Brand teammates, Eric Alexander Hughes, and the head of marketing Nana Dadzie.
    — Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of apt
Adjective
  • But smart leaders know that not all bets are created equal—and not all uncertainty plays by the same rules.
    — Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Yamaha started with their largest offshore outboard, the XTO 450, and made some smart changes to handle hydrogen.
    — Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Definition of smart
Adjective
  • The lingo, the faces, the concerns – all seemed, if not entirely authentic, then at least clever enough to create some backstage buzz.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Just make sure your clever solution doesn’t create additional fire hazards i.e. don’t hide cords under a rug.
    — Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of clever
Adjective
  • Defending the Intercontinental Championship on such a grand stage is a testament to his rapid ascent within the company.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The rapid rise of ransomware attacks, supply chain vulnerabilities and data breaches has created an environment of persistent uncertainty, leaving organizations grappling with how to stay resilient in the face of evolving threats.
    — Francis Dinha, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of rapid
Adjective
  • The child actors were adorably quick-witted, but the sequence lacked bite.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Who could ever forget Ginger Grant, the sultry movie star with quick-witted, comedic timing on the beloved 1960s sitcom, Gilligan’s Island?
    — Jeff Conway, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of quick-witted
Adjective
  • In footage shared with Newsweek by Ring, the super smart pooch can be seen quite literally knocking on the door with his paw, evidently keen to be let back into the house.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Bayern Munich, however, was keen to upset the odds and leveled the aggregate score when Harry Kane expertly scored from a tight angle early in the second half.
    — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
Definition of keen
Adjective
  • Ukraine is investigating more than 150,000 possible war crimes committed by Russia, including the summary execution of prisoners and targeted aerial strikes against civilians.
    — David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
  • He is accused of acting as the de facto leader of the Davao Death Squad, a group that was responsible for summary executions and the murder or disappearance of more than 1,000 people in and around the city.
    — Lisandro Claudio, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of summary
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