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witted

/ˈwɪt.ɪd/
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• adjective

1

Having a mind, intellect, or understanding of a specified kind (usually used in combination).

Example

"The panel praised the debater for her quick-witted responses to the audience's challenging questions."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern English, 'witted' is almost exclusively used in hyphenated compound adjectives (such as 'quick-witted', 'sharp-witted', or 'dim-witted') rather than as a standalone modifier.

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English witted, derived from the Old English noun wit ('mind, understanding, intellect') combined with the adjectival suffix -ed.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Witted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/witted
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