Textual thesaurus for "quick"

(adj) agile, spry, nimble

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

(adj) warm

easily aroused or excited

a quick temper; a warm temper

(adj) immediate, prompt, straightaway

performed with little or no delay

an immediate reply to my letter; a prompt reply; was quick to respond; a straightaway denial

(adj) speedy

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

(adj) fast, flying

hurried and brief

paid a flying visit; took a flying glance at the book; a quick inspection; a fast visit

(adj) ready

apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity

a quick mind; a ready wit

(adv) promptly, quickly

with little or no delay

the rescue squad arrived promptly; come here, quick!