Synonyms of quick
27 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for quick is rapid. Other synonyms of quick are intelligent, swift, fast, speedy and ready. The opposite of quick is slow.
Synonyms and similar words for quick
adjectiveMoving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
- fastMoving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid; light.
adjectiveOccurring in a short time; happening or done rapidly.
adjectiveLively, fast-thinking, witty, intelligent.
- brightHaving a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
adjectiveEasily aroused to anger; quick-tempered.
- hotheadedPertaining to or characteristic of a hothead or hotheadedness; (of a person) easily excited or angered.
- rattish
- short-temperedEasily angered; frequently losing one's temper.
- snippishSnippy; irritable; short-tempered.
- snippy
adjectiveAlive, living.
- extantStill alive; not extinct.
adjectivePregnant, especially at the stage where the foetus's movements can be felt; figuratively, alive...
adjectiveFlowing, not stagnant.
nounSynonym of living (“those who are alive”).
- livingThose who are alive: living people.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- speedyProceeding with or characterized by high speed; rapid.
- rapidVery swift or quick.
- swiftFast; quick; rapid.
- momentary
- short-lived
- drollOddly humorous; whimsical, amusing in a quaint way; waggish.
- keenAcute of mind, having or expressing mental acuteness; penetrating, sharp.
- intelligentOf high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright.
- live
- vitalContaining life; living.
- gravidPregnant.
- with childPregnant.
- fluent
- fluminousFlowing, fluent (of rivers).
Opposite of quick
nounSynonym of living (“those who are alive”).
adjectiveAntonym(s) of “moving with speed”.
- slowTaking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low...
Meaning of quick
- adjective Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
- adjective Occurring in a short time; happening or done rapidly.
- adjective Lively, fast-thinking, witty, intelligent.
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Questions about synonyms of quick
- What is another word for quick?
- Quick has 27 synonyms on Word.ws, such as rapid, intelligent, swift, fast, speedy, ready, keen and droll.
- What is the opposite of quick?
- The opposite of quick is slow.
- What does quick mean?
- Quick means moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
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