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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This could spur inflationary pressure in Japan and lead to a quicker pace of BOJ rate increases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

However, the rehab has proven much quicker this time, with Richards saying Wednesday he was ready for the Americans’ tournament opener Friday against Paraguay.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

S&P Dow Jones Indices has decided against policy changes that would have allowed SpaceX and potentially others to see quicker index entry after their initial public offerings.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

His scrambled-seam stock ball serves him well, he has good control and is quicker than he gets credit for.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Pond ran, quicker than he had previously, for a good distance before Nathan realized that he wasn’t taking him to Nali’s mobile home.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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