A word to describe someone's personality trait that think quick. For example he gets lost in the woods then comes up with a solution on the fly to find his way back home.
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2Try "quick-witted."– RobustoAug 26, 2015 at 14:12
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not acute/astute just the speed of thinking?– alexsuslinAug 26, 2015 at 14:29
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a quick thinker?– FattieAug 26, 2015 at 14:30
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fast on his feet?– ScritterAug 26, 2015 at 21:04
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Witty maybe. Or crafty.– TaschJun 9, 2020 at 19:34
2 Answers
Choose one:
- sharp-witted
- quick-thinking
- acute
- alert
- astute
- bright
- clever
- intelligent
- keen
- nimble
- on the ball
- perceptive
- quick
- quick-witted
- savvy
- sharp
- shrewd
- smart
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1I would add agile. (Hopefully the context would make it clear that we're not talking about physical agility.) Aug 29, 2015 at 16:11
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What's described in the OP implicates on the ability of someone to solve problems rather than simply thinking. In this regard, my suggestion is:
- a thinker who focuses on the problem as stated and tries to synthesize information and knowledge to achieve a solution
E.g.
Having a fascination with the human body and how it works, combined with his problem-solving personality and attention to detail, gives him the perfect skill set