quick

• (r) with little or no delay
  • the rescue squad arrived promptly
  • come here, quick!
  promptly, quickly,
• (s) accomplished rapidly and without delay
  • was quick to make friends
  • his quick reaction prevented an accident
  • hoped for a speedy resolution of the problem
  • a speedy recovery
  • he has a right to a speedy trial
  speedy,
• (s) hurried and brief
  • paid a flying visit
  • took a flying glance at the book
  • a quick inspection
  • a fast visit
  flying, fast,
• (s) moving quickly and lightly
  • sleek and agile as a gymnast
  • as nimble as a deer
  • nimble fingers
  • quick of foot
  • the old dog was so spry it was halfway up the stairs before we could stop it
  agile, nimble, spry,
• (s) apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity
  • a quick mind
  • a ready wit
  ready,
• (s) performed with little or no delay
  • an immediate reply to my letter
  • a prompt reply
  • was quick to respond
  • a straightaway denial
  straightaway, prompt, immediate,
• (s) easily aroused or excited
  • a quick temper
  • a warm temper
  warm,

Nouns

• (n) any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)

Synonyms

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