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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Incredibly fast. idiomatic, not-comparable

   "City responded immediately with a lightning-quick counter-attack as the template for the game was set..."

Synonyms

All synonyms

fast as lightningfulgurantin a flashlightning fastquick as a flash

Example

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"Such an accurate, lightning-quick reply. What can I say?"

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