Dull-witted
31slow-witted — slow′ wit′ted adj. slow in comprehension; dull witted • Etymology: 1565–75 …
32slow-witted — adjective retarded in intellectual development • Syn: ↑backward, ↑half witted, ↑feebleminded • Similar to: ↑retarded • Derivationally related forms: ↑feeblemindedness ( …
33sharp-witted — I (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. bright, smart, discriminating; see intelligent 1 . II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) a. saber witted, rapier witted, quick witted, keen, acute, intelligent, astute, *on the ball, bright, smart, alert. ANT.: dull, slow,… …
34Blunt-witted — Blunt wit ted, n. Dull; stupid. [1913 Webster] Blunt witted lord, ignoble in demeanor! Shak. [1913 Webster] …
35Beef-witted — Beef wit ted, n. Stupid; dull. Shak. [1913 Webster] …
36Fat-witted — Fat wit ted, a. Dull; stupid. Shak. [1913 Webster] …
37Slow-witted — Slow wit ted, a. Dull of apprehension; not possessing quick intelligence. [1913 Webster] …
38Sodden-witted — Sod den wit ted, a. Heavy; dull. Shak. [1913 Webster] …
39half-witted — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. unintelligent, foolish, feeble minded, moronic; mentally retarded. See ignorance. II (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. moronic, imbecilic, mentally deficient; see ignorant 2 , stupid 1 . III (Roget s… …
40quick-witted — I (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. sharp, humorous, clever, alert; see clever 1 , intelligent 1 . II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) a. alert, *on the ball, nimble, sharp, smart, acute, shrewd, savvy, bright, intelligent, quick on the uptake, clever. ANT.:… …
