quickly
KWIK-lee/ˈkwɪkli/
- 1In a fast way, taking only a little time.
Like a cat that grabs a toy in the blink of an eye.
She quickly tied her shoes and ran out the door.
The children ate their lunch quickly so they could go out and play.
UsageUse quickly with actions (run quickly) and quick with things (a quick lunch).
Similarfast, rapidly, swiftly, speedily, briskly
Oppositeslowly, unhurriedly
- 2Very soon, after only a short time.
Like rain that stops almost as soon as it starts.
Help arrived quickly once she called for it.
He quickly realized he had gotten on the wrong bus.
Similarpromptly, soon, immediately
Oppositeeventually, later
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Origin
From Old English cwiculice. It comes from "quick" plus "-ly".
Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 2 facts
- Quickly derives from Old English cwiculice, written cwiculīċe with scholarly diacritics. en.wiktionary.org
- Quickly consists of quick plus -ly. en.wiktionary.org