quick

Noun
  1. Any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail) (synset 105605735)
    hypernym: area, region - a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
Adverb
  1. With little or no delay (synset 400106290)
    "the rescue squad arrived promptly"; "come here, quick!"
    synonym: promptly, quickly
Adjective
  1. Accomplished rapidly and without delay (synset 300982557)
    "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"
    similar: fast - acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly
    synonym: speedy
  2. Hurried and brief (synset 301273596)
    "paid a flying visit"; "took a flying glance at the book"; "a quick inspection"; "a fast visit"
    similar: hurried - moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
    synonym: fast, flying
  3. Moving quickly and lightly (synset 300032846)
    "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"
    similar: active - characterized by energetic activity
    synonym: agile, nimble, spry
  4. Apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity (synset 301338856)
    "a quick mind"; "a ready wit"
    similar: intelligent - having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
    synonym: ready
  5. Performed with little or no delay (synset 300981945)
    "an immediate reply to my letter"; "a prompt reply"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial"
    similar: fast - acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly
    synonym: immediate, prompt, straightaway
  6. Easily aroused or excited (synset 300922132)
    "a quick temper"; "a warm temper"
    similar: excitable - easily excited
    synonym: warm

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