quicker

ADJECTIVE

fast, speedy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abrupt active agile brief brisk cursory energetic expeditious hasty hurried immediate instantaneous keen nimble rapid sudden swift

STRONG

alert express fleet flying going prompt

WEAK

ASAP a move on accelerated animated breakneck curt double time expeditive harefooted headlong impatient impetuous lively mercurial move it on the double perfunctory posthaste pronto snappy spirited sprightly spry the lead out winged

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clumsy delayed idle inactive later lazy leisurely slow sluggish unhurried

WEAK

ignorant stupid uneducated

ADJECTIVE

smart

Synonyms

STRONGEST

able active deft effective keen ready sharp vigorous wise

STRONG

acute adept knowing prompt savvy slick whiz

WEAK

adroit all there apt astute bright canny capable clever competent dexterous discerning effectual intelligent nimble-witted on the ball perceptive perspicacious quick on the draw quick on the trigger quick on the uptake quick-witted receptive sharp as a tack shrewd skillful smart as a whip wired

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blunt dull idle ignorant impotent inactive ineffective inept lazy slow stupid unintelligent useless weak

STRONG

clumsy

WEAK

sluggish uneducated

Example Sentences

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The quicker, louder method may be more humane—and it may force us to confront what it means to keep the death penalty.

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2026

"He was a little bit more mobile and bit quicker," Williams said.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

It also was quicker and far more creative on offense, though it had nothing to show for that.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

Henley notes in a report that nearly half its U.S. clients are pursuing European programs—led by Portugal and Italy—while others are split between Latin America and the Caribbean, which offer quicker paths.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

It is not conscious; it is far quicker, much more sure, less fallible, than consciousness.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque

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