READY-WITTED Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

ready-witted

adjective

Definition of ready-witted

as in eager

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Adjective

Most residents in Flagler Village are eager to see more tall towers built, according to Glassman.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Recast as geometry, the old identities now point toward unmapped territory, raising questions that mathematicians are eager to explore.

— Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of eager

Adjective

The Hurts episode is an apt reminder of why the organization seeks to educate the public more about symptoms and causes.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
But rather than any of her contemporaries, one specific anecdote from Jensen’s school years seems like the most apt context for the measured wandering on Jazz dreams.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of apt

Adjective

Craig was highly rated, and the plan to try to be more physical with Sammis’ pro-style attack in a league increasingly dominated by teams built in the trenches like Texas Tech, BYU and Utah seemed smart.

— Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026
Having experienced the dial adjust the volume on its own while the case was in my pocket, a disable option seems smart.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of smart

Adjective

The elaborate, experiential drinks are presented on trays or pedestals alongside clever fixings.

— Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
From time-saving kitchen gadgets and food warmers to festive serving platters, Thanksgiving table decorations and clever ways to store leftovers, there are plenty of products that can help make the holiday feel a little less stressful.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of clever

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Charming and quick-witted, but rough-around-the-edges, Hud was born and raised in the outlaw hinterland known as Deadwater.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026
Prima is an ambitious debut fueled by determination, pop potential, and a quick-witted perspective.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of quick-witted

Adjective

Along the way, Eric meets Ivy (Lee), a sharp-witted punk rocker who challenges his perspective.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen Elizabeth Bennet is a sharp-witted young woman navigating love, family expectations, and social pressures in Regency-era England.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

Definition of sharp-witted

Adjective

But whether in Frankfurt or, later, Weimar — where Soviet officials are as keen to canonize Thomas — this father and daughter aren’t simply driving through Germany but taking a tour across fascism’s long shadow, which still darkens the world.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The Cloudveil For those keen to stay in town, there’s no better, more central location than The Cloudveil, situated on Jackson’s historic Town Square.

— Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

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