sharp-witted
adjectiveUK /ˌʃɑːpˈwɪtɪd/
US /ˌʃɑːrpˈwɪtɪd/
Very quick at thinking and understanding things.
The sharp-witted detective solved the mystery before anyone else.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Able to notice and understand things quickly and clearly.
Her sharp-witted remarks kept the whole team on their toes.
3. Good at making clever, funny comments.
The sharp-witted host kept the audience laughing all night.
4. Showing quick and clever judgment in difficult situations.
A sharp-witted negotiator can turn an argument into an agreement.