Gormless and Nimble

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Gormless adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.

Usage example: a comedy show that invariably portrays the British aristocracy as a bunch of gormless twits

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Nimble is an antonym for gormless.

Nimble adjective - Having or showing quickness of mind.

Usage example: possessing a nimble wit, he always has a cutting comeback for any intended insult thrown his way

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Gormless is an antonym for nimble. (British)

Nearby Word: nimbly

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