quick
/kwɪk/
ADJECTIVE
1. Moving or capable of moving with high speed
Done, occurring, or taking place with high speed or in a short amount of time.
1.1. Speed, velocity, and prompt action
Used when describing actions, events, or movements that happen rapidly or without delay.
Synonyms
- accelerated
- blistering
- breakneck
- brisk
- expeditious
- express
- fast
- fleet
- galloping
- high-speed
- instant
- instantaneous
- lightning
- prompt
- rapid
- rapid-fire
- speedy
- swift
- ultrafast
- ultrarapid
- whirlwind
- zippy
Antonyms
- crawling
- creeping
- delayed
- dragging
- idle
- inactive
- late
- leisurely
- lenta
- linger
- measured
- moderate
- motionless
- plodding
- slow
- sluggish
- stagnant
- tardy
- unhurried
- uprooted
Examples
- She took a quick glance at her watch before rushing out the door.
- We need to find a quick solution to this technical problem.
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ADJECTIVE
2. Prompt or immediate in response
Responding immediately or without hesitation; prompt.
2.1. Readiness, responsiveness, and promptness
Used when describing reactions, replies, or services that are given promptly or eagerly.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- He gave a quick reply to the email inquiry.
- The emergency services made a quick response to the call.
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ADJECTIVE
3. Mentally agile, intelligent, or perceptive
Having a sharp mind; able to understand or learn things quickly.
3.1. Intelligence, sharpness, and mental acuity
Used when describing someone who is mentally alert, astute, or sharp-witted.
Synonyms
- acute
- adroit
- alert
- astute
- bright
- brilliant
- canny
- clever
- deft
- discerning
- ingenious
- insightful
- intelligent
- keen
- knowing
- perceptive
- percipient
- perspicacious
- quick-witted
- ready-witted
- sagacious
- sapient
- savvy
- sharp
- sharp-witted
- shrewd
- smart
Antonyms
- absurd
- asinine
- birdbrained
- blunt
- boneheaded
- brainless
- clumsy
- daft
- dense
- dim
- dull
- foolish
- idiotic
- ignorant
- imbecilic
- obtuse
- pointless
- senseless
- simpleton
- slow
- stupid
- thick
- unintelligent
- witless
Examples
- She has a quick mind and grasped the new concept in minutes.
- He is known as a quick learner in computer programming.
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NOUN
4. Sensitive living flesh or innermost feelings
The most sensitive part of the flesh, usually under the nails or skin, or metaphorically one's deepest feelings.
4.1. Sensitivity, core feelings, and flesh
Used in idiomatic expressions or when referring to sensitive living tissue or deep emotional vulnerabilities.
Synonyms
- bosom
- core
- heart
- heartstrings
- inner space
- soul
Antonyms
- apouter
- exterior
- outside
- surface
Examples
- His harsh criticism cut her to the quick.
- The nail was trimmed too close to the quick, causing pain.