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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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The Atlantic Coast Conference’s most improved player, Prosper can score and rebound while also being surprisingly quick for her size in the frontcourt.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Many management teams are quick to embrace fair-value accounting when it results in large, unrealized gains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

The foes still appeared to be far apart on key issues, including the opening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, and were quick to express their mutual suspicion.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Guides to the profession suggest the job requires quick decision-making under pressure as well as technical expertise.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Boarders emptied wastebaskets and picked up scraps of sewing in preparation for a quick flight to the secret room.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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Scrabble: Words that Begin with Q

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