Definitions

quick study

NOUN

someone learning quickly

Synonyms

WEAK

mind like a sponge quick mind ready grasp receptivity

Example Sentences

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William Widen, a retired lawyer who was an early mentor to Barshay at Cravath, said he was a quick study.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

I was a quick study, it turned out.

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2025

His schedule underlines that he also needs to be a quick study in a new skill - retail politics.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2025

John Matthew Myers proved an impressive quick study as a sturdy Waldemar.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2024

“Another quick study, just like his father,” said Mr. Stonecrop.

From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt