quickly meaning and definition

QUICKLY adverb

Definition of quickly (adverb)

1. with rapid movements
   • "he works quickly"
   • synonyms: apace, chop-chop, rapidly, speedily
   • antonym: easy
2. with little or no delay
   • "the rescue squad arrived promptly"; "come here, quick!"
   • synonyms: promptly, quick
3. without taking pains
   • "he looked cursorily through the magazine"
   • synonyms: cursorily