noun
- Any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail. )
adjective
- Accomplished rapidly and without delay.
- usage: "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"
- synonyms: speedy
- Hurried and brief.
- usage: "paid a flying visit"; "took a flying glance at the book"; "a quick inspection"; "a fast visit"
- Moving quickly and lightly.
- usage: "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"
- Apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity.
- usage: "a quick mind"; "a ready wit"
- synonyms: ready
- Performed with little or no delay.
- usage: "an immediate reply to my letter"; "a prompt reply"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial"
- synonyms: immediate, prompt, straightaway
- Easily aroused or excited.
- usage: "a quick temper"; "a warm temper"
- synonyms: warm
adverb
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