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Definition of keen-witted in English: keen-wittedadjective Quick to notice and understand things. a keen-witted man of much insight Example sentencesExamples - Boyd has established himself alongside Hilary Mantel and Martin Amis as one of the most keen-witted and proficient of contemporary British writers.
- A couple of keen-witted amateur naturalists figured out that the mermaid was a fraud, during its pre-New York tour of the provinces.
- She was flattered and courted, till the simple, but keen-witted and ambitious peasant girl had her head turned by the brilliancy of this new world.
- Marjorie, who was naturally keen-witted and intuitive, became her father's surrogate son.
- Mentally, they are keen-witted and practical rather than intellectual.
Synonyms perceptive, discerning, percipient, perspicacious, penetrative, piercing, penetrating, discriminating, sensitive, incisive, keen, acute, sharp-witted, quick, quick-witted, clever, shrewd, astute, intelligent, intuitive, bright, agile, nimble, nimble-witted, alert, quick off the mark, ready, apt, fine, finely honed, rapier-like, probing, searching, insightful, knowing
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