lightning-fast
Quick as thought
Lightning-fast means extremely quick, evoking the near-instantaneous flash of lightning: lightning-fast reflexes, a lightning-fast internet connection.
The compound intensifies fast beyond ordinary speed, suggesting something almost too quick to perceive.
Often hyphenated as an adjective before nouns, though usage varies.
Happening without any delay
- split-secondFraction of a moment
- rapidMoving with haste
- quickMoving with speed
- swiftMoving with speed
blazing · blistering · breakneck · supersonic · flash · zippy · speedy · whirlwind
Response to stimulus
- instinctInnate behavioral tendency
- dodgeAvoid by quick movement
- parryDefensive blade deflection
- catchSeize or snag
twitch · agility · coordination · alertness · responsiveness · anticipation · snap-decision · evasion
Systematic operation on data
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
- downloadRemote-to-local data transfer
- uploadTransfer data outward
- latencyDelay in system response
gigabit · fiber-optic · SSD · cache · render · throughput · broadband · streaming
Mental reasoning process
- witClever, inventive humor
- comprehensionMental understanding of meaning
- calculationMathematical problem-solving process
- deductionConclusion from premises
intuition · genius · sharp-minded · quick-witted · perceptive · astute · brilliant · clever
instantaneous
Happening without any delay
- split-secondFraction of a moment
- rapidMoving with haste
- quickMoving with speed
swift · blazing · blistering · breakneck · supersonic · flash · zippy · speedy · whirlwind · express
reaction
Response to stimulus
catch · twitch · agility · coordination · alertness · responsiveness · anticipation · snap-decision · evasion · block
processing
Systematic operation on data
latency · gigabit · fiber-optic · SSD · cache · render · throughput · broadband · streaming · buffer
thinking
Mental reasoning process
- witClever, inventive humor
- comprehensionMental understanding of meaning
- calculationMathematical problem-solving process
deduction · intuition · genius · sharp-minded · quick-witted · perceptive · astute · brilliant · clever · acumen