英语词汇“quick”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	quick
释义	Trends of quick View usage for: quick (kwɪk) Word forms: comparative quicker, superlative quickest 1. adjective Someone or something that is quick moves or does things with great speed. You'll have to be quick. The flight leaves in about three hours. I think I'm a reasonably quick learner. Europe has moved a long way since then at a very quick pace. Synonyms: fast, swift, speedy, express More Synonyms of quick quickly adverb [ADVERB with verb] Cussane worked quickly and methodically. Stop me if I'm speaking too quickly. Synonyms: swiftly, rapidly, hurriedly, speedily More Synonyms of quick Synonyms: immediately, instantly, at once, directly More Synonyms of quick Synonyms: briefly, hastily, hurriedly, superficially More Synonyms of quick quickness uncountable noun ...the natural quickness of his mind. [+ of] 2. adverb [ADVERB after verb] Quicker is sometimes used to mean 'at a greater speed', and quickest to mean 'at the greatest speed'. Quick is sometimes used to mean 'with great speed'. Some people consider this to be non-standard. [informal] Warm the sugar slightly first to make it dissolve quicker. Prost went quickest. 3. adjective Something that is quick takes or lasts only a short time. He took one last quick look about the room. I just popped in for a quick drink. Although this recipe looks long, it is actually very quick to prepare. My father would have driven me there, but we decided it would be quicker by train. Synonyms: brief, passing, hurried, flying More Synonyms of quick quickly adverb [ADVERB with verb] You can become fitter quite quickly and easily. Synonyms: swiftly, rapidly, hurriedly, speedily More Synonyms of quick Synonyms: immediately, instantly, at once, directly More Synonyms of quick Synonyms: briefly, hastily, hurriedly, superficially More Synonyms of quick Synonyms: soon, speedily, as soon as possible, momentarily [US] More Synonyms of quick 4. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] Quick means happening without delay or with very little delay. Officials played down any hope for a quick end to the bloodshed. These investors feel the need to make quick profits. Synonyms: instant, immediate, instantaneous, speedy More Synonyms of quick quickly adverb [ADVERB with verb] We need to get it back as quickly as possible. It quickly became the most popular men's fragrance in the world. 'Not me,' Robarts said quickly. Synonyms: swiftly, rapidly, hurriedly, speedily More Synonyms of quick Synonyms: immediately, instantly, at once, directly More Synonyms of quick Synonyms: briefly, hastily, hurriedly, superficially More Synonyms of quick 5. adverb [ADVERB after verb] Quick is sometimes used to mean 'with very little delay'. [informal] I got away as quick as I could. The advantage in going faster is that you get there quicker. Synonyms: fast, soon, quickly, promptly More Synonyms of quick 6. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE, usually ADJECTIVE to-infinitive] If you are quick to do something, you do not hesitate to do it. He 's quick to praise his co-stars' acting skills as well as their beauty. As several readers were quick to point out, barn owls don't hoot. 7. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] If someone has a quick temper, they are easily made angry. 8. See bite your nails to the quick 9. See to cut someone to the quick 10. quick as a flash 11. quick off the mark 12. quick on the uptake More Synonyms of quick quick- (kwɪk-) combining form quick- is added to words, especially present participles, to form adjectives which indicate that a person or thing does something quickly. He was saved by quick-thinking neighbours. ...quick-drying paint. quick in British English (kwɪk) adjective 1. (of an action, movement, etc) performed or occurring during a comparatively shorttime a quick move 2. lasting a comparatively short time; brief a quick flight 3. accomplishing something in a time that is shorter than normal a quick worker 4. characterized by rapidity of movement; swift or fast a quick walker 5. immediate or prompt a quick reply 6. (postpositive) eager or ready to perform (an action) quick to criticize 7. responsive to stimulation; perceptive or alert; lively a quick eye 8. eager or enthusiastic for learning a quick intelligence 9. easily excited or aroused a quick temper 10. skilfully swift or nimble in one's movements or actions; deft quick fingers 11. archaic a. alive; living b. (as noun) living people (esp in the phrase the quick and the dead) 12. archaic or dialect lively or eager a quick dog 13. (of a fire) burning briskly 14. composed of living plants a quick hedge 15. dialect (of sand) lacking firmness through being wet 16. quick with child noun 17. any area of living flesh that is highly sensitive to pain or touch, esp that under a toenail or fingernail or around a healing wound 18. the vital or most important part (of a thing) 19. short for quickset (sense 1) 20. cut someone to the quick adverb informal 21. in a rapid or speedy manner; swiftly 22. soon I hope he comes quick exclamation 23. a command requiring the hearer to perform an action immediately or in as short a time as possible Derived forms quickly (ˈquickly) adverb quickness (ˈquickness) noun Word origin Old English cwicu living; related to Old Saxon quik, Old High German queck, Old Norse kvikr alive, Latin vīvus alive, Greek bios life quick in American English (kwɪk) adjective 1. Archaic living; alive 2. a. rapid; swift a quick walk b. done with promptness; prompt a quick reply c. acting swiftly a quick worker 3. lasting only a moment a quick look 4. prompt to understand or learn a quick mind 5. sensitive; acutely perceptive a quick sense of smell 6. easily stirred; fiery a quick temper 7. sharply curved a quick turn 8. Archaic pregnant adverb 9. quickly; rapidly noun 10. the living, esp. in the quick and the dead 11. the sensitive flesh under a toenail or fingernail 12. the deepest feelings or sensibilities cut to the quick by the insult verb transitive 13. Archaic to animate; invigorate SIMILAR WORDS: ˈagile, fast SYNONYMY NOTE: quick implies ability to respond rapidly as an innate rather than a developed faculty [a quick mind]; prompt stresses immediate response to a demand as resulting from discipline, practice, etc.or from willingness [prompt to obey, a prompt acceptance]; ready also implies preparation or willingness and, in another sense, connotes fluency,expertness, etc. [a ready sympathy, jest, etc.]; apt1, in this connection, implies superior intelligence or a special talent as the reasonfor quickness of response [an apt pupil] OPPOSITE: slow Derived forms quickly (ˈquickly) adverb quickness (ˈquickness) noun Word origin ME quik, lively, alive < OE cwicu, living: see bio- More idioms containing quick there is no quick fix cut someone to the quick quick as a flash quick off the mark Examples of 'quick' in a sentence quick Quirk said pinning web sites makes them quicker to access. Computing (2010) He got his shorts on pretty quick. The Sun (2016) Next up is my quick and easy porridge bites. The Sun (2017) The ground was a little on the quick side for him there and these softer conditions should be much more to his liking. The Sun (2016) We are very quick to knock people down in this country - the old tall poppy syndrome. The Sun (2017) They definitely don't brew as quick and feels less in them? Times, Sunday Times (2016) He's quick around the court and he changes direction extremely well. The Sun (2016) But when we win it back, he wants us to get up the pitch as quick as possible. The Sun (2017) And internet users have been quick to point out the difference between his own gilded existence and that of those in the struggling steel town. The Sun (2016) I need to get it out of my head pretty quick, get away for a bit. The Sun (2016) They would be quick to claim a moral victory. The Sun (2007) What use is a quick course for people at a crash scene? The Sun (2012) This will make you eat less and feel full quicker. The Sun (2015) Work opportunities you thought had slipped through your fingers are back but you need to be quick. The Sun (2013) You can find quick and easy ways to reach your destinations. The Sun (2015) We could have gone to a building company next door and said build us something quick. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The touch controls are quick and responsive. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Next time it will be a little bit easier and a little bit quicker. Times, Sunday Times (2012) They have shown themselves to be quick learners. Times, Sunday Times (2012) These little meatballs are quick and easy to make and utterly delicious. Times, Sunday Times (2011) It was one of the quickest jets around. The Sun (2013) The shorter guys are always going to get out quicker. Times, Sunday Times (2008) That cleared the hall quicker than a fire alarm. Times, Sunday Times (2011) We wanted him to resolve the situation as quick as possible. The Sun (2009) This means that he is short of a quick entry back to his hand. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The mess they inherited looked beyond quick repair. Times, Sunday Times (2011) She has always been quick tempered but this other side to her was a real shock. The Sun (2015) In other languages quick British English: quick /kwɪk/ ADJECTIVE Someone or something that is quick moves or does things with great speed. You'll have to be quick. American English: quick Arabic: سَرِيع Brazilian Portuguese: rápido Chinese: 快的 Croatian: brz Czech: rychlý Danish: hurtig Dutch: snel European Spanish: rápido Finnish: nopea French: rapide German: schnell Greek: γρήγορος Italian: veloce Japanese: 素早い Korean: 빠른 Norwegian: kvikk Polish: szybki European Portuguese: rápido Romanian: iute Russian: быстрый Latin American Spanish: rápido Swedish: snabb Thai: รวดเร็ว Turkish: çabuk Ukrainian: швидкий Vietnamese: nhanh All related terms of 'quick' quick fix If you refer to a quick fix to a problem, you mean a way of solving a problem that is easy but temporary or inadequate. quick one British → another name for quickie (sense 1 ) quick bread any bread , as muffins or corn bread, leavened with baking powder, soda , etc. so that it may be baked as soon as the batter or dough is mixed quick clay a water-saturated clay that changes rapidly to a fluid state when jarred or crushed , as by an earthquake or pile driver quick exit If you refer to someone's exit , you are referring to the way that they left a room or building, or the fact that they left it. quick fire rapid continuous gunfire , esp at a moving target quick-froze to preserve (food) by subjecting it to rapid refrigeration at temperatures of 0°C or lower quick grass → couch grass quick march a march at quick time or the order to proceed at such a pace quick money money that you make easily or quickly quick ratio A quick ratio is a measure of liquidity that is calculated by dividing current assets minus inventories by current liabilities . quick sale The sale of goods is the act of selling them for money. quick study someone who is able to learn a new job or adjust to a new social environment in a short time quick time the normal marching rate of 120 paces to the minute quick trick a high card almost certain to win a trick , usually an ace or a king: the unit in one of the systems of hand valuation double-quick If you say that you will do something double-quick , you are emphasizing that you will do it very quickly. quick access If you have access to something such as information or equipment , you have the opportunity or right to see it or use it. quick-acting (of a drug, chemical, etc) taking effect quickly quick assets assets readily convertible into cash ; liquid current assets quick-drying (of paint , concrete , glue , etc) that dries quickly quick-firing capable of or designed for quick fire quick-freeze to preserve (food) by subjecting it to rapid refrigeration at temperatures of 0°C or lower quick-frozen to preserve (food) by subjecting it to rapid refrigeration at temperatures of 0°C or lower quick getaway If someone makes a getaway , they leave a place quickly, especially after committing a crime or when trying to avoid someone. quick glance A glance is a quick look at someone or something. quick-release (of part of a device, etc) capable of being detached quickly and easily quick-setting (of cement , jelly , etc) that sets or hardens quickly quick-witted Someone who is quick-witted is intelligent and good at thinking quickly. quick-freezing to preserve (food) by subjecting it to rapid refrigeration at temperatures of 0°C or lower quick reaction Your reactions are your ability to move quickly in response to something, for example when you are in danger . quick recovery If a sick person makes a recovery , he or she becomes well again. quick response the rapid replenishment of a customer's stock by a supplier with direct access to data from the customer's point of sale quick-tempered Someone who is quick-tempered often gets angry without having a good reason . quick thinking the act of making a sensible decision very quickly, esp in a dangerous or difficult situation quick as a flash If you say that someone reacts to something quick as a flash , you mean that they react to it extremely quickly. quick with child pregnant , esp being in an advanced state of pregnancy , when the movements of the fetus can be felt quick-change artist an actor or entertainer who undertakes several rapid changes of costume during his or her performance quick off the mark slow off the mark If you are quick off the mark , you are quick to understand or respond to something. If you are slow off the mark , you are slow to understand or respond to something. get-rich-quick scheme a scheme that promises to make a person extremely wealthy over a short period of time, often at with little effort and at no risk in double-quick time In double-quick time means the same as → double-quick . quick-assembly furniture furniture such as shelves and cupboards which you buy as a number of separate pieces and assemble yourself quick on the trigger quick to fire a gun quick on the uptake You say that someone is quick on the uptake when they understand things quickly. You say that someone is slow on the uptake when they have difficulty understanding simple or obvious things. there is no quick fix said to mean that there are no simple ways of solving a problem cut someone to the quick to make someone very upset to make a fast buck make quick buck When someone makes a fast buck or makes a quick buck , they earn a lot of money quickly and easily, often by doing something which is considered to be dishonest . bite your nails to the quick If someone bites their nails to the quick , they bite off all the white part at the end of each nail. quick (or slow) on the uptake quick (or slow) to understand or comprehend to cut someone to the quick If something cuts you to the quick , it makes you feel very upset . QR Code A QR code is a pattern of black and white squares that can be read by a smart phone , allowing the phone user to get more information about something. QR code is an abbreviation for ' Quick Response code'. Chinese translation of 'quick' quick (kwɪk) adj (= fast) [person, movement etc] 快的 (kuài de) ⇒ You'll have to be quick. The flight leaves in about three hours. 你得快点。航班大约3小时后起飞。 (Nǐ děi kuài diǎn. Hángbān dàyuē sān xiǎoshí hòu qǐfēi.) ⇒ He was a very quick learner. 他学东西很快。 (Tā xué dōngxi hěn kuài.) (= sharp) [mind, wit] 敏捷的 (mǐnjié de) (= brief) [look] 快速的 (kuàisù de) [visit] 短时(時)间(間)的 (duǎn shíjiān de) (= swift) [reply, response, decision] 迅速的 (xùnsù de) ⇒ a quick end to the war 战争的迅速收场 (zhànzhēng de xùnsù shōuchǎng) adv (inf, = quickly) 快地 (kuài de) ⇒ Come quick! 快点来！ (Kuài diǎn lái!) be quick! 快点(點)！ (kuài diǎn!) to be quick to do sth 立马(馬)做某事 (lìmǎ zuò mǒushì) to have a quick temper 脾气(氣)急躁 (píqì jízào) All related terms of 'quick' be quick! 快点(點)！ kuài diǎn! quick-witted 机(機)敏的 jīmǐn de quick as a flash 极(極)快 jíkuài in quick succession 紧(緊)接着(著) jǐnjiēzhe to be quick to do sth 立马(馬)做某事 lìmǎ zuò mǒushì to have a quick temper 脾气(氣)急躁 píqì jízào to make a hasty/quick exit 急速离(離)去 jísù líqù to make a fast or quick buck ( inf ) 很快地捞(撈)一笔(筆) hěn kuài de lāoyībǐ to be quick/slow off the mark (in doing sth) 不失时(時)机(機)地/慢吞吞地开(開)始(做某事) bù shī shíjī de/màn tūntūn de kāishǐ (zuò mǒushì) 1 (adjective) in the sense of fast Definition characterized by rapidity of movement or action Europe has moved a long way at a quick pace. Synonyms fast She walked at a fast pace. swift a swift runner speedy We wish Bill a speedy recovery. express A special express service is available. active Having an active youngster about the house can be quite wearing. cracking (British, informal) smart We set off at a smart pace. rapid He walked at a rapid pace along Charles Street. fleet He was fleet as a deer. brisk The horse broke into a brisk trot. hasty They need to make a hasty escape. headlong nippy (informal) This nippy new car has fold-down rear seats. pdq (slang) Opposites slow , sluggish 2 (adjective) in the sense of brief Definition lasting or taking a short time I just popped in for a quick chat. Synonyms brief This time their visit is brief. passing He only gave us a passing glance. hurried They had a hurried breakfast, then left. flying I paid a flying visit to the capital. fleeting They caught only a fleeting glimpse of the driver. summary The four women were acquitted after a summary trial. lightning short-lived Any hope that the speech would end the war was short-lived. hasty After the hasty meal, they took up their positions. cursory I gave the letter a fairly cursory reading. perfunctory Opposites long , gradual 3 (adjective) in the sense of instant Definition immediate or prompt These investors feel the need to make quick profits. Synonyms instant I had taken an instant dislike to her. immediate My immediate reaction was one of disgust. instantaneous His allergic reaction to the cat was instantaneous. speedy 4 (adjective) in the sense of immediate Definition immediate or prompt The President has admitted there is no quick end in sight. Synonyms immediate instant prompt an inflammation of the eyeball which needs prompt treatment sudden It was all very sudden. abrupt His abrupt departure is bound to raise questions. instantaneous expeditious the efficient and expeditious way in which he has conducted this business 5 (adjective) in the sense of excitable Definition easily excited or aroused She had inherited her father's quick temper. Synonyms excitable The patient was in a highly excitable state. passionate She has a passionate temper. impatient Beware of being too impatient with others. abrupt He was abrupt to the point of rudeness. hasty irritable He had been waiting for an hour and was starting to feel irritable. touchy He is very touchy about his past. curt petulant He whined like a petulant child. irascible He had an irascible temper. testy Ben gets testy when he is hungry. chippy (informal) Opposites patient , calm , restrained 6 (adjective) in the sense of intelligent Definition responsive to stimulation The older adults are not as quick in their thinking. Synonyms intelligent Rita is a highly intelligent woman. bright I was convinced that he was brighter than average. alert sharp He is very sharp and swift with repartee. acute His relaxed exterior hides an extremely acute mind. smart He thinks he's much smarter than Sarah. clever My sister has always been the clever one in our family. all there (informal) shrewd She's a shrewd businesswoman. a shrewd guess discerning tailor-made holidays to suit the more discerning traveller astute He made a series of astute business decisions. receptive perceptive a very perceptive critique of Wordsworth quick-witted He is quick-witted and rarely lets an opportunity slip by. quick on the uptake (informal) nimble-witted Opposites stupid , unintelligent 7 (adjective) in the sense of deft Definition nimble in one's movements or actions Synonyms deft Her movements were neat and deft. able They are bright, intelligent, able and confident. apt She was never a very apt student. skilful his skilful use of light and shade adept He is an adept guitar player. adroit She is a remarkably adroit politician. dexterous As people grow older they generally become less dexterous. 8 (adjective) in the sense of nimble Definition nimble in one's movements or actions Synonyms nimble To keep your mind nimble, you must use it. flying spirited He wanted merely to provoke a spirited debate. winged keen a person of keen intellect alert His grandfather is still alert at 93. lively She had a sweet, lively personality. energetic Two-year-olds can be incredibly energetic. animated Everyone became more animated. agile He is not as strong and agile as he was at 20. sprightly the sprightly 85-year-old president vivacious a beautiful, vivacious and charming young woman spry a spry old lady (adverb) in the sense of fast Definition in a rapid manner I got away as quick as I could. Synonyms fast She drives terrifically fast. soon quickly She turned and ran quickly up the stairs to the flat above. promptly She lay down and promptly fell asleep. swiftly Lenny moved swiftly and silently across the front lawn. speedily This review is being conducted as speedily as possible. (adjective) in the sense of alive (archaic) Synonyms alive She is thrilled that her tomato plant is still alive. living All things, whether living or dead, are believed to influence each other. live they kept a number of live animals in the lab existing the need to improve existing products viable animate the study of animate and inanimate aspects of the natural world Additional synonyms in the sense of able Definition capable or talented They are bright, intelligent, able and confident. Synonyms capable, experienced, fit, fitted, skilled, expert, powerful, masterly, effective, qualified, talented, gifted, efficient, clever, practised, accomplished, adequate, competent, tasty (British, informal), skilful, adept, masterful, strong, proficient, adroit, highly endowed in the sense of abrupt Definition sudden or unexpected His abrupt departure is bound to raise questions. Synonyms sudden, unexpected, hurried, rapid, surprising, quick, swift, rash, precipitate, hasty, impulsive, headlong, unforeseen, unanticipated in the sense of abrupt Definition rather rude in speech or manner He was abrupt to the point of rudeness. Synonyms curt, direct, brief, sharp, rough, short, clipped, blunt, rude, tart, impatient, brisk, concise, snappy, terse, gruff, succinct, pithy, brusque, offhand, impolite, monosyllabic, ungracious, discourteous, uncivil, unceremonious, snappish Synonyms of 'quick' quick Explore 'quick' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of active Definition busy and energetic Having an active youngster about the house can be quite wearing. Synonyms busy, involved, occupied, engaged, lively, energetic, bustling, restless, on the move, strenuous, tireless, on the go (informal) in the sense of acute Definition penetrating in perception or insight His relaxed exterior hides an extremely acute mind. Synonyms perceptive, sharp, keen, smart, sensitive, clever, subtle, piercing, penetrating, discriminating, discerning, ingenious, astute, intuitive, canny, incisive, insightful, observant, perspicacious (formal), on the ball (informal) in the sense of adept Definition proficient in something requiring skill He is an adept guitar player. Synonyms skilful, able, skilled, expert, masterly, practised, accomplished, versed, tasty (British, informal), masterful, proficient, adroit, dexterous in the sense of adroit Definition quick and skilful in how one behaves or thinks She is a remarkably adroit politician. Synonyms skilful, able, skilled, expert, bright, clever, tasty (British, informal), apt, cunning, ingenious, adept, deft, nimble, masterful, proficient, artful, quick-witted, dexterous, neat in the sense of agile Definition quick in movement He is not as strong and agile as he was at 20. Synonyms nimble, active, quick, lively, swift, brisk, supple, sprightly, lithe, limber, spry, lissom(e) in the sense of alert His grandfather is still alert at 93. Synonyms quick-witted, spirited, quick, bright, sharp, active, lively, brisk, on the ball (informal), nimble, agile, sprightly, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal) in the sense of animate Definition having life the study of animate and inanimate aspects of the natural world Synonyms living, live, moving, alive, breathing, alive and kicking in the sense of animated Definition interesting and lively Everyone became more animated. Synonyms lively, spirited, quick, excited, active, vital, dynamic, enthusiastic, passionate, vivid, vigorous, energetic, vibrant, brisk, buoyant, ardent, airy, fervent, zealous, elated, ebullient, sparky, sprightly, vivacious, gay (old-fashioned), alive and kicking, full of beans (informal), zestful in the sense of apt Definition quick to learn She was never a very apt student. Synonyms gifted, skilled, expert, quick, bright, talented, sharp, capable, smart, prompt, clever, intelligent, accomplished, tasty (British, informal), ingenious, skilful, astute, adroit, teachable in the sense of astute Definition quick to notice or understand He made a series of astute business decisions. Synonyms intelligent, politic, bright, sharp, keen, calculating, clever, subtle, penetrating, knowing, shrewd, cunning, discerning, sly, on the ball (informal), canny, perceptive, wily, crafty, artful, insightful, foxy, adroit, sagacious (formal) Additional synonyms in the sense of bright I was convinced that he was brighter than average. Synonyms intelligent, smart, clever, knowing, thinking, quick, aware, sharp, keen, acute, alert, rational, penetrating, enlightened, apt, astute, brainy (informal), wide-awake, clear-headed, perspicacious (formal), quick-witted in the sense of brisk Definition lively and quick The horse broke into a brisk trot. Synonyms quick, lively, energetic, active, vigorous, animated, bustling, speedy, nimble, agile, sprightly, vivacious, spry in the sense of clever Definition displaying sharp intelligence or mental alertness My sister has always been the clever one in our family. Synonyms intelligent, quick, bright, talented, gifted, keen, capable, smart, sensible, rational, witty, apt, discerning, knowledgeable, astute, brainy (informal), quick-witted, sagacious (formal), knowing, deep, expert in the sense of cursory Definition hasty and usually superficial I gave the letter a fairly cursory reading. Synonyms brief, passing, rapid, casual, summary, slight, hurried, careless, superficial, hasty, perfunctory, desultory, offhand, slapdash in the sense of dexterous Definition possessing or done with dexterity As people grow older they generally become less dexterous. Synonyms skilful, able, expert, quick, masterly, active, neat, handy, apt, ingenious, adept, deft, nimble, proficient, agile, adroit, nimble-fingered in the sense of discerning Definition having or showing good judgment tailor-made holidays to suit the more discerning traveller Synonyms discriminating, knowing, sharp, critical, acute, sensitive, wise, intelligent, subtle, piercing, penetrating, shrewd, ingenious, astute, perceptive, judicious, clear-sighted, percipient, perspicacious (formal), sagacious (formal) in the sense of energetic Definition having or showing energy and enthusiasm Two-year-olds can be incredibly energetic. Synonyms lively, spirited, active, dynamic, vigorous, animated, brisk, tireless, bouncy, indefatigable, alive and kicking, zippy (informal), full of beans (informal), bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal) in the sense of existing the need to improve existing products Synonyms in existence, living, present, surviving, remaining, available, alive, in operation, extant, alive and kicking in the sense of expeditious Definition done quickly and efficiently the efficient and expeditious way in which he has conducted this business Synonyms quick, fast, active, prompt, immediate, rapid, ready, alert, efficient, instant, swift, speedy, brisk, hasty, nimble, diligent in the sense of express Definition of or for rapid transportation of people, mail, etc. A special express service is available. Synonyms fast, direct, quick, rapid, priority, prompt, swift, high-speed, speedy, quickie (informal), nonstop, expeditious Additional synonyms in the sense of fleet Definition rapid in movement He was fleet as a deer. Synonyms swift, flying, fast, quick, winged, rapid, speedy, nimble, mercurial, meteoric, nimble-footed in the sense of fleeting Definition rapid and soon passing They caught only a fleeting glimpse of the driver. Synonyms momentary, short, passing, flying, brief, temporary, short-lived, fugitive, transient, flitting, ephemeral, transitory, evanescent (formal), fugacious, here today, gone tomorrow in the sense of flying Definition hurried and brief I paid a flying visit to the capital. Synonyms hurried, brief, rushed, fleeting, short-lived, hasty, transitory, fugacious in the sense of hasty Definition done or happening suddenly or quickly They need to make a hasty escape. Synonyms speedy, fast, quick, prompt, rapid, fleet, hurried, urgent, swift, brisk, expeditious in the sense of hasty Definition done or happening suddenly or quickly After the hasty meal, they took up their positions. Synonyms brief, short, quick, passing, rushed, fleeting, superficial, cursory, perfunctory, transitory in the sense of hurried Definition done quickly or too quickly They had a hurried breakfast, then left. Synonyms hasty, quick, brief, rushed, short, swift, speedy, precipitate, quickie (informal), breakneck in the sense of impatient Definition irritable at any delay or difficulty Beware of being too impatient with others. Synonyms irritable, fiery, abrupt, hasty, snappy, indignant, curt, vehement, brusque, irascible, testy in the sense of instantaneous Definition happening at once His allergic reaction to the cat was instantaneous. Synonyms immediate, prompt, instant, direct, on-the-spot in the sense of irascible Definition easily angered He had an irascible temper. Synonyms bad-tempered, cross, irritable, crabbed, touchy, cantankerous, peppery, tetchy, ratty (British, New Zealand, informal), testy, chippy (informal), short-tempered, hot-tempered, quick-tempered, choleric, narky (British, slang) in the sense of irritable Definition easily annoyed or angered He had been waiting for an hour and was starting to feel irritable. Synonyms bad-tempered, cross, snappy, hot, tense, crabbed, fiery, snarling, prickly, exasperated, edgy, touchy, petulant, ill-tempered, irascible, cantankerous, tetchy, ratty (British, New Zealand, informal), testy, chippy (informal), fretful, peevish, crabby, dyspeptic, choleric, crotchety (informal), oversensitive, snappish, ill-humoured, narky (British, slang), out of humour Additional synonyms in the sense of keen Definition intelligent, quick, and perceptive a person of keen intellect Synonyms perceptive, quick, sharp, brilliant, acute, smart, wise, clever, subtle, piercing, penetrating, discriminating, shrewd, discerning, ingenious, astute, intuitive, canny, incisive, insightful, observant, perspicacious (formal), sapient in the sense of live Definition alive they kept a number of live animals in the lab Synonyms living, alive, breathing, animate, existent, vital, quick (archaic) in the sense of lively Definition vivacious or animated She had a sweet, lively personality. Synonyms animated, spirited, quick, keen, active, alert, dynamic, sparkling, vigorous, cheerful, energetic, outgoing, merry, upbeat (informal), brisk, bubbly, nimble, agile, perky, chirpy (informal), sparky, sprightly, vivacious, frisky, gay (old-fashioned), alive and kicking, spry, chipper (informal), blithe, full of beans (informal), frolicsome, full of pep (informal), blithesome, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed in the sense of living Definition the condition of being alive All things, whether living or dead, are believed to influence each other. Synonyms alive, existing, moving, active, vital, breathing, lively, vigorous, animated, animate, alive and kicking, in the land of the living (informal), quick (archaic) in the sense of nippy Definition (of a motor vehicle) small and relatively powerful This nippy new car has fold-down rear seats. Synonyms fast (informal), quick, speedy in the sense of passing Definition casual or superficial He only gave us a passing glance. Synonyms superficial, short, quick, slight, glancing, casual, summary, shallow, hasty, cursory, perfunctory, desultory in the sense of passionate She has a passionate temper. Synonyms quick-tempered, violent, fiery, stormy, irritable, excitable, tempestuous, irascible, peppery, hot-headed, hot-tempered, choleric in the sense of perceptive Definition observant a very perceptive critique of Wordsworth Synonyms observant, acute, intelligent, discerning, quick, aware, sharp, sensitive, alert, penetrating, discriminating, shrewd, responsive, astute, intuitive, insightful, percipient, perspicacious (formal) in the sense of petulant Definition unreasonably irritable or peevish He whined like a petulant child. Synonyms sulky, cross, moody, sour, crabbed, impatient, pouting, perverse, irritable, crusty, sullen, bad-tempered, ratty (British, New Zealand, informal), fretful, waspish, querulous, peevish, ungracious, cavilling, huffy, fault-finding, snappish, ill-humoured, captious in the sense of prompt Definition done without delay an inflammation of the eyeball which needs prompt treatment Synonyms immediate, quick, rapid, instant, timely, early, swift, on time, speedy, instantaneous, punctual, pdq (slang), unhesitating Additional synonyms in the sense of promptly She lay down and promptly fell asleep. Synonyms immediately, instantly, swiftly, directly, quickly, at once, speedily, by return, pronto (informal), unhesitatingly, hotfoot, pdq (slang), posthaste in the sense of quick-witted Definition having a keenly alert mind He is quick-witted and rarely lets an opportunity slip by. Synonyms clever, bright, sharp, keen, smart, alert, shrewd, astute, perceptive in the sense of quickly She turned and ran quickly up the stairs to the flat above. Synonyms swiftly, rapidly, hurriedly, speedily, fast, quick, hastily, briskly, at high speed, apace (literary), at full speed, hell for leather (informal), like lightning, at the speed of light, at full tilt, hotfoot, at a rate of knots (informal), like the clappers (British, informal), pdq (slang), like nobody's business (informal), with all speed, posthaste, lickety-split (US, informal), like greased lightning (informal), at or on the double, latstick (South Africa, slang) in the sense of rapid Definition acting or moving quickly He walked at a rapid pace along Charles Street. Synonyms quick, fast, hurried, swift, brisk, hasty, flying, pdq (slang) in the sense of receptive Synonyms perceptive, bright (informal), alert, quick on the uptake (informal) in the sense of sharp Definition quick to notice or understand things He is very sharp and swift with repartee. Synonyms quick-witted, clever, astute, acute, knowing, ready, quick, bright, alert, subtle, penetrating, apt, discerning, on the ball (informal), perceptive, observant, long-headed in the sense of short-lived Definition lasting only for a short time Any hope that the speech would end the war was short-lived. Synonyms brief, short, temporary, fleeting, passing, transient, ephemeral, transitory, impermanent in the sense of shrewd Definition intelligent and making good judgments She's a shrewd businesswoman.a shrewd guess Synonyms astute, clever, sharp, knowing, fly (slang), keen, acute, smart, calculated, calculating, intelligent, discriminating, cunning, discerning, sly, canny, perceptive, wily, crafty, artful, far-sighted, far-seeing, long-headed (rare), perspicacious (formal), sagacious (formal) in the sense of skilful Definition having or showing skill his skilful use of light and shade Synonyms expert, deft, skilled, masterly, trained, experienced, able, professional, quick, clever, practised, accomplished, handy, competent, tasty (British, informal), apt, adept, proficient, adroit, dexterous in the sense of smart Definition vigorous or brisk We set off at a smart pace. Synonyms brisk, quick, lively, vigorous, spirited, cracking (informal), spanking, jaunty Additional synonyms in the sense of smart Definition intelligent and shrewd He thinks he's much smarter than Sarah. Synonyms clever, bright, intelligent, quick, sharp, keen, acute, shrewd, apt, ingenious, astute, canny, quick-witted in the sense of speedily This review is being conducted as speedily as possible. Synonyms quickly, rapidly, swiftly, fast, promptly, hastily, briskly, expeditiously in the sense of speedy Definition (of a vehicle) able to travel fast We wish Bill a speedy recovery. Synonyms quick, fast, rapid, swift, express, winged, immediate, prompt, fleet, hurried, summary, precipitate, hasty, headlong, quickie (informal), expeditious, fleet of foot, pdq (slang) in the sense of spirited Definition showing liveliness or courage He wanted merely to provoke a spirited debate. Synonyms lively, vigorous, energetic, animated, game, active, bold, sparkling, have-a-go (informal), courageous, ardent, feisty (informal), plucky, high-spirited, sprightly, vivacious, spunky (informal), mettlesome, (as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang) in the sense of sprightly Definition lively and active the sprightly 85-year-old president Synonyms lively, spirited, active, energetic, animated, brisk, nimble, agile, jaunty, gay (old-fashioned), perky, vivacious, spry, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed in the sense of spry Definition active and lively a spry old lady Synonyms active, sprightly, lively, quick, brisk, supple, nimble, agile, nippy (British, informal) in the sense of sudden Definition occurring or performed quickly and without warning It was all very sudden. Synonyms quick, rapid, unexpected, swift, hurried, abrupt, hasty, impulsive, unforeseen in the sense of summary Definition performed quickly, without formality or attention to details The four women were acquitted after a summary trial. Synonyms hasty, cursory, perfunctory, arbitrary in the sense of swift Definition moving or able to move quickly a swift runner Synonyms fast, quick, rapid, flying, express, winged, sudden, fleet, hurried, speedy, spanking, nimble, quickie (informal), nippy (British, informal), fleet-footed in the sense of swiftly Lenny moved swiftly and silently across the front lawn. Synonyms fast, promptly, hurriedly, apace (literary), pronto (informal), double-quick, hell for leather, like lightning, hotfoot, like the clappers (British, informal), posthaste, like greased lightning (informal), nippily (British, informal), in less than no time, as fast as your legs can carry you, (at) full tilt, pdq (slang) Additional synonyms in the sense of testy Definition irritable or touchy Ben gets testy when he is hungry. Synonyms irritable, cross, grumpy, crabbed, impatient, snappy, sullen, touchy, bad-tempered, petulant, irascible, cantankerous, peppery, tetchy, ratty (British, New Zealand, informal), quarrelsome, chippy (informal), fretful, short-tempered, waspish, peevish, quick-tempered, splenetic, snappish, liverish, captious in the sense of touchy Definition easily upset or irritated He is very touchy about his past. Synonyms oversensitive, irritable, bad-tempered, cross, crabbed, grumpy, surly, petulant, irascible, tetchy, ratty (British, New Zealand, informal), testy, chippy (informal), thin-skinned, grouchy (informal), querulous, peevish, quick-tempered, splenetic, easily offended, captious, pettish, toey (New Zealand, slang) in the sense of vivacious Definition full of energy and enthusiasm a beautiful, vivacious and charming young woman Synonyms lively, spirited, vital, gay (old-fashioned), bubbling, sparkling, cheerful, jolly, animated, merry, upbeat (informal), high-spirited, ebullient, chirpy (informal), sparky, scintillating, sprightly, effervescent, full of life, full of beans (informal), frolicsome, sportive, light-hearted
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