English dictionary
quick
adjectivePronunciation
kwɪk
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- moving quickly and lightly
adjective
- easily aroused or excited
adjective
- performed with little or no delay
adjective
- accomplished rapidly and without delay
adjective
- hurried and brief
adjective
- apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity
adverb
- with little or no delay
noun
- any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)
Example sentences
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
a quick temper
a warm temper
an immediate reply to my letter
a prompt reply
was quick to respond
a straightaway denial
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
paid a flying visit
took a flying glance at the book
a quick inspection
a fast visit
a quick mind
a ready wit
the rescue squad arrived promptly
come here, quick!