Nimble Witted

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪmbəl ˈwɪtɪd/

Definitions of nimble witted

adjective describing someone who is quick and clever in thinking or understanding

Example Sentences

A1 She is nimble witted and always quick to come up with solutions.

A2 The nimble witted detective was able to solve the case in record time.

B1 Having a nimble witted mind can be a great asset in the business world.

B2 His nimble witted responses in the debate impressed everyone in the audience.

C1 The professor's nimble witted analysis of the situation was truly impressive.

C2 Only someone as nimble witted as her could have thought of such a creative solution.

Examples of nimble witted in a Sentence

formal He was known for being nimble-witted, always quick to come up with clever solutions.

informal She's so nimble-witted, she can outsmart anyone in a debate.

slang That guy is nimble-witted AF, he can talk his way out of any situation.

figurative Her nimble-witted mind worked like a well-oiled machine, constantly churning out creative ideas.

Grammatical Forms of nimble witted

past tense

was nimble witted

plural

nimble witteds

comparative

more nimble witted

superlative

most nimble witted

present tense

is nimble witted

future tense

will be nimble witted

perfect tense

has been nimble witted

continuous tense

is being nimble witted

singular

nimble witted

positive degree

nimble witted

infinitive

to be nimble witted

gerund

being nimble witted

participle

nimble witted

Origin and Evolution of nimble witted

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'nimble witted' originated in Middle English as a combination of the word 'nimble' meaning quick or agile, and 'witted' meaning having a particular type of mind or intelligence.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'nimble witted' has retained its original meaning of being quick-witted or mentally agile, but may also be used more broadly to describe someone who is clever or sharp in their thinking.