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quick

183 1.0
Able to move fast and lightly
  • adjective
  • /kwɪk/
translation icon : ágil
  • Her eyes were gray and quick to follow Holman when he moved behind her.
  • quick movement
  • a quick move
  • a quick motion

Sounds so good, it's so quick, it moves so well.

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Examples

Synonyms

fast
vsquick
1.0

Moving or happening quickly

emphasizes light, graceful motion rather than only time or velocity
rapid
vsquick
295 1.3

Happening very quickly

focuses on nimble, light movement rather than only high speed
swift
vsquick
118 1.4

Moving or happening very quickly

stresses light, nimble movement rather than only raw speed
speedy
vsquick
70 1.8

Moving or happening very quickly with little delay

is lighter and more graceful rather than only high speed
brisk
vsquick
27 3.2

Quick and energetic in movement or action

is lighter and more delicate in movement, not just energetic
agile
vsquick
23 3.7

Able to move quickly and easily like a gymnast

focuses on light, skillful motion rather than raw speed
nimble
vsquick
20 4.4

Able to move quickly and easily

emphasizes light, skillful motion rather than only speed
snappy
vsquick
15 3.7

Quick and energetic in movement or action

focuses more on flowing light motion than on sharp energy
spry
vsquick
8 5.3

Able to move quickly and lightly, often despite being old

is similar but does not imply age or condition
zippy
vsquick
  • Informal
4 6.0

Quick and full of energy

is more about light, graceful movement than flashy energy
fast-footed
vsquick
1 4.8

Able to move the feet quickly and easily

is about whole body lightness rather than only foot speed
swift-footed
vsquick
5.2

Able to run very quickly on foot

is about light whole body motion rather than only foot speed

Antonyms

73 1.2

Moving in an awkward, unsteady way that causes accidents

Idioms

Able to think and answer quickly in surprising or difficult situations

Able to respond quickly under pressure

Fast to act or respond at the start of a situation

Able to understand new ideas very quickly

to cut to the quick
  • Literature
1 7.9

To hurt someone's feelings very deeply

quick as a flash
  • Informal
1 2.0

Happen very fast

1 8.8

Very fast without waiting

double quick
  • Informal
4.1

Very fast, without delay

in quick sticks
  • Archaic
9.9

Very quickly and in a hurry

Compounds

27 4.2

A fast temporary solution that only works for a short time

11 3.3

A person who learns new things quickly and easily

11 1.4

A short journey to a place and back

quick buck
  • Informal
9 5.3

Money made quickly, often with little work or by dishonest ways

To think and react quickly when things go wrong

4 1.2

A short, easy book or article you can read quickly

3 5.9

Able to change clothes or roles very quickly

Happens almost instantly

2 3.9

To become angry easily or suddenly

A dishonest plan that promises to make you rich quickly with little work

A short informal talk to share or clear up something

quick jab
  • Specialized
1 3.6

A fast, sharp punch in boxing that hits an opponent quickly

1 3.1

A bread made with baking powder or baking soda so it can be baked right away

quick breather
  • Informal
1 3.0

A short break to breathe and rest

1 5.1

A marching pace faster than walking and slower than running at about 120 steps per minute

1 1.4

A short up and down head movement that shows agreement

1 3.0

Stops being wet very fast after you put it on

quick comeback
  • Informal
1 3.6

A fast, clever reply to a remark or insult

quick dash
  • Informal
1 3.7

A short fast trip to a nearby place for a small task

quick time
  • Specialized
1 5.9

A normal marching speed of 120 steps per minute used in military drill

Very quick, as when soldiers march at twice the normal speed

quick assets
  • Specialized
4.2

Money and things that can become cash quickly, like short-term investments or amounts customers owe

A short answer that avoids the question

A quick, clever reply that surprises others

quick grass
  • Specialized
7.5

A fast-spreading grass with creeping roots that grows as a weed

quick layup
  • Specialized
3.4

A fast basketball shot near the basket taken quickly after a player gets the ball

quick lip
  • Informal
9.3

A short rude reply said quickly to show anger or disrespect

quick sesh
  • Slang
9.3

A short informal meeting to talk or relax

7.4

A short kiss or quick light slap given suddenly

A fast forward jab with a hand or a weapon

quick smoko
  • Australian
9.9

A short break at work to smoke a cigarette

quick snog
  • Slang
9.1

A short strong kiss given suddenly, often in private

quick squizz
  • Slang
9.6

A short hurried look at something

6.6

A quick temporary solution made without care for small details

Able to hear very quiet sounds

A movement faster than walking but slower than running

quick whap
  • Informal
8.8

A quick, sharp hit that makes a short sound

A short breath you take to smell something

A very quick answer to a question given without thinking, often one after another

quick-freeze
  • Specialized
3.8

A machine or process that makes food very cold quickly to keep its taste and vitamins

quick-frozen
  • Specialized
3.8

Made very cold quickly to keep the taste and nutrients

A question that follows another to get fast answers

Quick to notice small changes or details that others miss

To think and answer fast and cleverly

How Agile

quick
183 1.0
nimble
20 4.4
spry
8 5.3
awkward
33 3.0
clumsy
73 1.2

Surface Forms

quick positive
quicker comparative
quickest superlative

Etymology

Quick comes from an Old English word cwic meaning 'alive'. If you are 'alive on your feet' you move easily and lightly, which is why quick can mean 'nimble'.