QUICK
(noun) any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)
(adverb) with little or no delay
"the rescue squad arrived promptly", "come here, quick!"
synonyms : promptly , quickly(adj.) moving quickly and lightly
"sleek and agile as a gymnast", "as nimble as a deer", "nimble fingers", "quick of foot", "the old dog was so spry it was halfway up the stairs before we could stop it"
synonyms : agile , nimble , spry(adj.) easily aroused or excited
"a quick temper", "a warm temper"
synonyms : warm(adj.) performed with little or no delay
"an immediate reply to my letter", "a prompt reply", "was quick to respond", "a straightaway denial"
synonyms : immediate , prompt , straightawayI received a prompt reply from the company’s complaint department. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) accomplished rapidly and without delay
"was quick to make friends", "his quick reaction prevented an accident", "hoped for a speedy resolution of the problem", "a speedy recovery", "he has a right to a speedy trial"
synonyms : speedy(adj.) hurried and brief
"paid a flying visit", "took a flying glance at the book", "a quick inspection", "a fast visit"
synonyms : fast , flying(adj.) apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity
"a quick mind", "a ready wit"
synonyms : ready
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.


