nimble-witted
Quick on uptake
Nimble-witted means quick-thinking and mentally agile—able to respond cleverly or adapt rapidly to new situations.
The nimble-witted person grasps ideas fast, makes witty remarks on the spot, or finds solutions others miss: Her nimble-witted reply left the interviewer speechless.
The word suggests mental dexterity rather than deep contemplation.
Sharp or enthusiastic
- astuteMentally sharp, discerning
- insightfulHaving penetrating discernment
- discerningHaving keen judgment
- perspicaciousHaving keen mental perception
penetrating · incisive · acute · observant · sharp-eyed · analytical · intuitive · sagacious
Cleverly original in design
- craftyCleverly deceptive
- resourcefulSkilled at solving problems
- inventiveShowing original thought
- creativeProducing original ideas
shrewd · savvy · adroit · sly · wily · cunning · artful · slick
keen
Sharp or enthusiastic
- astuteMentally sharp, discerning
- insightfulHaving penetrating discernment
- discerningHaving keen judgment
perspicacious · penetrating · incisive · acute · observant · sharp-eyed · analytical · intuitive · sagacious · judicious
ingenious
Cleverly original in design
- craftyCleverly deceptive
- resourcefulSkilled at solving problems
- inventiveShowing original thought
creative · shrewd · savvy · adroit · sly · wily · cunning · artful · slick · smart
droll
Oddly humorous
- facetiousHumorously inappropriate or glib
- satiricalMocking through exaggeration
- jocularInclined to jest
whimsical · waggish · clever · playful · banter · repartee · quip · pun · wisecrack · bon mot
sharp
Fine-edged, or astute
fast · responsive · spontaneous · ready · snappy · zippy · swift · rapid · fleet · brisk
nimble-wittedslow-witted
Lacking mental quickness
slow · sluggish · dull-witted · dense · plodding
nimble-witteddull
Lacking edge or interest
stupid · obtuse · dim-witted · thick-witted · witless
nimble-wittedstolid
Unemotional and calm
wooden · pedestrian · unimaginative · slow on the uptake · leaden
nimble, witted, witty, wittily, wittiness, nimbler, nimblest, nimbly, nimbleness