reacting to stimuli with speed and keen sensitivity 2a
aroused immediately and intensely {temper} 2b
fast in development or occurrence {a succession of events> 2b
done or taking place with rapidity {gave them a look}
marked by speed, readiness, or promptness of physical movement {walk ed with steps}
easily aroused to impatience or anger archaic
not stagnant
RUNNING, FLOWING
SHIFTING, MOVING {mud} archaic
FIERY, GLOWING obs
PUNGENT
CAUSTIC archaic
PREGNANT
turning or bending at a sharp angle {a turn in the road} nd without delay or hesitation. QUICK implies native ability rather than acquired power; PROMPT usu. implies training and discipline that fits one for instant response; READY suggests facility or fluency in response; APT implies quickness in responding because of unusual intelligence or particular talent - quick.ly av SYN syn QUICK, PROMPT, READY, APT mean able to respo 2. quick av
QUICKLY 3. quick n [prob. of Scand origin; akin to ON kvika sensitive flesh, fr. kvikr] obs
a living thing living
a painfully sensitive spot or area of flesh (as that underlying a finge rnail or toenail)
the inmost sensibilities {hurt to the by the remark}
