witted

Meanings

• adjective

  Having or showing mental quickness and alertness; clever or intelligent.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with witted
witted , hitted , fitted , bittered , smitten,itten , spitten , written

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Homophones

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1. witted (en) : Having or showing mental quickness and alertness; clever or intelligent.
   

2. witted (en) : Past tense and past participle of 'wit' which means to have or show mental understanding or intelligence.
   

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Variants

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witted , dim-witted , dim-wittedly , dim-wittedness , dim-wittednesses , dull-witted , dull-wittedly , dull-wittedness , fat-witted , quick-witted , quick-wittedly , quick-wittedness , quick-wittednesses , ready-witted , sharp-witted , slow-witted , thick-witted , half-wit , half-wits , half-witted , half-wittedness , half-wittednesses

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Forms

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wittier, wittiest, wittedly

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Etymology

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Old English wittig, from witt 'mind, understanding' + -ig 'having, possessing'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'witted' comes from the Old English word 'wittig', which means 'having or possessing wit or understanding'.

2. In Shakespeare's time, 'witted' was often used to describe someone who was quick-witted, clever, and intelligent, especially in the context of verbal sparring and clever banter.

3. The word 'witted' is sometimes used interchangeably with the word 'intelligent', but 'witted' has a slightly stronger connotation of quick thinking and mental alertness.

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Related Concepts

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1. intelligence: The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills. Intelligence is a general mental capability that influences a person's ability to reason, problem-solve, and learn from experience.

2. cleverness: The ability to think and act in a quick and inventive way. Cleverness is often used to describe someone who is resourceful and able to find creative solutions to problems.

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Culture

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In literature, 'witted' has been used to describe characters who are quick-witted, clever, and intelligent. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing', Beatrice and Benedick are described as 'witted' characters who engage in clever banter and verbal sparring.

How to Memorize "witted"

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3. mnemonics
   

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