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quick

[kwik] / kwɪk /
ADJECTIVE
fast, speedy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abrupt active agile brief brisk cursory energetic expeditious hasty hurried immediate instantaneous keen nimble rapid sudden swift
STRONG
alert express fleet flying going prompt
WEAK
ASAP a move on accelerated animated breakneck curt double-time expeditive harefooted headlong impatient impetuous lively mercurial move it on the double perfunctory posthaste pronto snappy spirited split-second sprightly spry the lead out winged
Antonyms
STRONGEST
clumsy delayed idle inactive later lazy leisurely slow sluggish unhurried
WEAK
ignorant stupid uneducated
ADJECTIVE
smart
Synonyms
STRONGEST
able active deft effective keen ready sharp vigorous wise
STRONG
acute adept knowing prompt savvy slick whiz
WEAK
adroit all there apt astute bright canny capable clever competent dexterous discerning effectual intelligent nimble-witted on the ball perceptive perspicacious quick on the draw quick on the trigger quick on the uptake quick-witted receptive sharp as a tack shrewd skillful smart as a whip wired
Antonyms
STRONGEST
blunt dull idle ignorant impotent inactive ineffective inept lazy slow stupid unintelligent useless weak
STRONG
clumsy
WEAK
sluggish uneducated

Example Sentences

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"They really want to tap into the quick, instant desire."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

It has a vast bar for a quick plate of oysters and glass of bubbly, and is open almost the same hours as the station itself, 7 a.m. to 2 a.m.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

After a surprisingly quick negotiation with the film and TV studios, the members of the Writers Guild of America have officially ratified a new four-year contract.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Investors should “cut relative losers quick in this bullish tape, specifically discretionary stocks which have been a major lag on portfolio performance in 2026,” he said.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Not even Little Britches, who’d been so quick to turn me in.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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