nimblewit

/ˈnɪmbəwɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person of quick and clever mind

“The professor was a renowned nimblewit in the field of physics.”

2. noun

A person with a clever and resourceful nature

“She was a nimblewit who always managed to find creative solutions to problems.”

Synonyms

  • genius
  • whiz

Antonyms

  • dimwit
  • simpleton