Half-witted
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Half-witted is an adjective meaning Having low intelligence.
Meaning
Having low intelligence.
Example Sentences
"These girls were a little queer, to be sure, almost half-witted, but that came from their having seen fairies," he added, with an indignant look at the squire.
Synonyms for half-witted
Depending on context, synonyms include dim-witted, slow-witted, addlebrained, addlepated, airheaded, bee-brained.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stupid, simple-minded, feebleminded, slow-witted, dim-witted, retarded.
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