quickly

The word “quickly” has 2 syllables: quick-ly.

It's pronounced as /ˈkwɪkli/.


What is synonym and antonym for quickly?

In the thesaurus, “quickly” has 13 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for quickly along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for quickly

  • expeditiously
  • fast
  • hastily
  • hurriedly
  • immediately
  • instantaneously
  • instantly
  • promptly
  • quick
  • rapidly
  • soon
  • speedily
  • swiftly

Antonyms for quickly

  • eventually
  • later
  • slowly

Meanings of quickly

  • adverb
    1. Rapidly; with speed; fast.
    2. Very soon.

Example Sentences

  • She quickly finished her homework so she could go outside and play.
  • The car quickly sped away before anyone could catch its license plate.
  • He quickly grabbed his umbrella when he saw the dark clouds approaching.
  • The teacher quickly erased the incorrect answer and wrote the correct one on the board.
  • The chef quickly chopped the vegetables and added them to the sizzling pan.

On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quickly, such as: eventually, expeditiously, fast, hastily, hurriedly, immediately, instantaneously.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

easily

  • actually
  • calmly
  • certainly
  • clearly
  • comfortably
  • conveniently
  • definitely
  • easy
  • efficiently
  • effortlessly
  • freely
  • handily
  • likely
  • probably
  • quickly
  • readily
  • really
  • regularly
  • simply
  • smoothly
  • sure
  • surely
  • undoubtedly
  • well

efficiently

  • ably
  • accurately
  • adeptly
  • adequately
  • adroitly
  • aptly
  • assiduously
  • calmly
  • carefully
  • cleanly
  • closely
  • comfortably
  • competently
  • completely
  • comprehensively
  • conscientiously
  • conveniently
  • correctly
  • deftly
  • dexterously
  • earnestly
  • easily
  • effectively
  • effortlessly
  • expertly
  • extremely
  • freely
  • fully
  • handily
  • highly
  • intensely
  • intensively
  • masterfully
  • methodically
  • meticulously
  • nicely
  • painlessly
  • painstakingly
  • precisely
  • proficiently
  • properly
  • quickly
  • readily
  • regularly
  • scrupulously
  • simply
  • skillfully
  • smoothly
  • strongly
  • successfully
  • surely
  • thoroughly
  • very
  • well
  • wholly

effortlessly

  • adequately
  • appropriately
  • calmly
  • comfortably
  • completely
  • conveniently
  • easily
  • easy
  • efficiently
  • far
  • freely
  • fully
  • handily
  • liberally
  • properly
  • quickly
  • quite
  • readily
  • regularly
  • right
  • simply
  • smoothly
  • surely
  • thoroughly
  • well

facilely

  • ably
  • adroitly
  • aptly
  • artfully
  • calmly
  • carefully
  • cheerfully
  • cleverly
  • comfortably
  • conveniently
  • coolly
  • deftly
  • deliberately
  • eagerly
  • easily
  • easy
  • efficiently
  • effortlessly
  • expertly
  • freely
  • gladly
  • handily
  • immediately
  • ingeniously
  • intelligently
  • judiciously
  • keenly
  • knowingly
  • liberally
  • neatly
  • nimbly
  • promptly
  • quickly
  • readily
  • regularly
  • simply
  • skillfully
  • slyly
  • smartly
  • smoothly
  • surely
  • well
  • willingly

quick

  • able
  • abrupt
  • accurate
  • active
  • acute
  • agile
  • alive
  • big
  • breathing
  • brief
  • bright
  • brilliant
  • brisk
  • caught
  • clever
  • cursory
  • deft
  • effective
  • energetic
  • exceptional
  • expecting
  • expeditious
  • fast
  • gone
  • hasty
  • heart
  • hurried
  • immediate
  • instantaneous
  • intelligent
  • keen
  • live
  • mind
  • nimble
  • pregnant
  • prompt
  • quickly
  • rapid
  • rapidly
  • ready
  • responsive
  • sensitive
  • sharp
  • smart
  • soon
  • soul
  • sudden
  • swift
  • swiftly
  • vigorous
  • willing
  • wise

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