Quick-wittedly
What it means
In a manner showing rapid, clever thought or reply.
Reach for it when describing the way someone answers or improvises with mental agility
She quick-wittedly turned the interruption into the evening's best joke.
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playful
wittily
Fits when humor in the reply matters most
Careful Wittily may be prepared in advance.
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everyday
cleverly
Fits when inventive intelligence is clear
Careful Cleverly does not require speed.
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everyday
Fits when an effective prompt response is praised
Careful Smartly can mean stylishly or sharply.
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professional
Fits when timing matters without claiming cleverness
Careful Promptly says nothing about quality.
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formal
adroitly
Fits when skillful handling of difficulty is central
Careful Adroitly need not involve verbal wit.
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literary
Fits when mental agility is conveyed metaphorically
Careful Nimbly can describe physical movement.
Opposites 3
- slowly
- clumsily
- witlessly
Common phrases 3
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respond quick-wittedly
He responded quick-wittedly when the microphone failed.
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quick-wittedly observed
She quick-wittedly observed that the map was upside down.
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quick-wittedly improvised
The host quick-wittedly improvised a new closing line.
Word family 2
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