sharp mind
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3.8
- noun
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mente aguda
- Everyone agrees that her sharp mind makes her an excellent problem solver.
- a razor-sharp mind
- sharp mind and quick wit
- a very sharp mind
As cheesy as it is, a dull pencil is better than a sharp mind.
- As cheesy as it is, a dull pencil is better than a sharp mind.
Examples
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That's all to the good, and the more sharp minds are at work on it, the better off we'll be.
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Some people even seem to think their sharp mind is the fruit of nothing more than their own hard work and natural brilliance.
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I told you, you had a sharp mind.
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To all that post the amazing articles here and the sharp minds that comment on them, I say well done.
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A sharp mind has to be free from restrictions of thoughts and ideas.
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Another fact is that business loses sharp minds all the time to other companies.
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I trusted my lawyer's sharp mind.
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Thankfully, there are some really sharp minds on it.
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The takeaway is plain to see: sleep is necessary for a sharp mind.
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They had sharp minds, soft hearts, radiant souls, and indomitable wills.
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Synonyms
163
4.0
Ability to think quickly and say clever, amusing things
39
6.0
A person who thinks clearly and deeply about ideas and problems
16
2.8
Quick thinking that finds smart new ideas and solutions
7
3.5
To think and react quickly when things go wrong
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8.1
Ability to think quickly and clearly
3
6.4
Quick, clear thinking that helps you understand and decide
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4.1
Ability to think and respond very fast in the mind
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4.1
To make quick, clever, funny comments that amuse people
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9.6
The ability to notice and understand things quickly and clearly
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4.1
A quick mind that understands things clearly
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4.0
The ability to think quickly and act cleverly
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5.6
A clever person who understands things quickly
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6.9
Skill in understanding people or situations quickly and using that to your advantage
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4.8
Quick thinking that helps you understand and answer fast
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5.8
Quick, clear thinking that notices small details
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5.2
A quality of being very smart and thinking quickly
To think and answer quickly and correctly, especially when solving problems
To think and answer fast and cleverly
A quick clear mind that notices small details
Thinking quickly and understanding things easily
A mind that thinks quickly and makes sensible decisions
The ability to notice small details by paying attention
Antonyms
How Intelligent
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'intelligent and quick-witted' is directly derived from combining 'sharp' (quick intelligence, keen perception) with 'mind' (the faculty that thinks), following a straightforward adjective + noun composition. This metaphorical but common use of 'sharp' for mental acuity is widely attested and predictable, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Sharp mind shows a picture of a sharp object, like a knife, cutting through confusion so things become clear, and the mind is where thinking happens. So, a sharp mind means 'to think quickly and clearly'.