Synonyms: quick
Definition: any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)
Definition: a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
Usage: in the abdominal region
Synonyms: agile, spry, quick, nimble
Definition: 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
Similar words: active
Definition: characterized by energetic activity
Usage: an active toddler; active as a gazelle; an active man is a man of action
Definition: easily aroused or excited
Usage: a quick temper; a warm temper
Similar words: excitable
Definition: easily excited
Synonyms: immediate, quick, prompt, straightaway
Definition: performed with little or no delay
Usage: an immediate reply to my letter; a prompt reply; was quick to respond; a straightaway denial
Similar words: fast
Definition: acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly
Usage: fast film; on the fast track in school; set a fast pace; a fast car
Definition: 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
Similar words: fast
Definition: acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly
Usage: fast film; on the fast track in school; set a fast pace; a fast car
Definition: hurried and brief
Usage: paid a flying visit; took a flying glance at the book; a quick inspection; a fast visit
Similar words: hurried
Definition: moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
Usage: a hurried trip to the store; the hurried life of a city; a hurried job
Definition: apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity
Usage: a quick mind; a ready wit
Similar words: intelligent
Definition: having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
Usage: is there intelligent life in the universe?; an intelligent question