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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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Golf’s biomechanics, involving quick twisting and ground forces, place significant strain on the body, causing musculoskeletal injuries in over half of golfers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

When stocks see strong gains, individual investors see this as an opportunity to sell and turn a quick profit.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Maybe “Hag” was knocking on my door, trying to manifest the fate I’d been so quick to refuse.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The Norway striker's second on the stroke of half-time effectively killed the game, and two quick goals after the break made absolutely sure.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

She took us to a quick dinner, where we awkwardly explained most of what had happened.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.