Definition of "nimble-witted" [nimble-witted]

• Quickwitted.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Alas, things are looking much bleaker for Poseidon and company since some comrades have now shown their true colors, but thankfully they have some nimble-witted demigods on their side."
• "This was the performance of a complete No10 in the classic mould, a fantasist and a finisher in one package, inspiring his colleagues with a flow of nimble-witted, technically flawless interventions."
• "They are generally complex men, interested, trigger tempered, yes ... but also nimble-witted and at times dry-as-dust funny."