adverb
quickly
At a fast speed or after little delay.
She walks quickly to keep up with her older brother.
Etymology
Quick shifted from alive or lively to fast. The adverb describes an action performed with that speed or without a long wait.
More examples
- The clinic quickly returned my call.
- Wet clothes dry more quickly in the sun.
- Please eat slowly instead of gulping your food so quickly.
Forms
quickly · more quickly · most quickly
quick adjective — Moving fast or taking little time.
quickness noun — The quality of moving or responding fast.
Similar words
- rapidly
- Emphasizes fast movement or change rather than little delay.
- promptly
- Emphasizes acting without delay rather than moving at speed.