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Definitions

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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Right after being showered with applause and confetti at victory lane, the 29-year-old Spaniard thanked his crew, whose quick work on the last pit stop proved to be the difference.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Following quick hands in the midfield between Ernst van Rhyn and Ethan Caine, the ball ended up in the hands of O'Flaherty, who bounced through three defenders to stretch over.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Iran’s leadership and military have shown quick responsiveness to battlefield developments and comments from American leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

“I doubt that these policies get changed in a quick way,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Out on the front step, she whispered, “Get that thing off me, quick, and fling it in the ditch.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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Scrabble: Words that Begin with Q

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