quickstepped
Moved with haste
Quickstepped is the past tense of quickstep, meaning to move with rapid, light steps.
The quickstep is a fast-paced ballroom dance characterized by quick, syncopated movements: They quickstepped across the dance floor.
Outside dancing, it describes any brisk, lively walking: She quickstepped down the hallway to catch the elevator.
Done too quickly
- swiftMoving with speed
- rapidMoving with haste
- speedyCharacterized by quickness
- fleetVehicles under unified command
nimble · sprightly · darted · scurried · hastened · bustled · scampered · dashed
Skillful and quick
- adroitMentally or physically nimble
- nimbleQuick and light-moving
- light-footedMoving with minimal impact
- spryLively despite years
lithe · graceful · surefooted · athletic · coordinated · dexterous · fleet-footed · supple
hurried
Done too quickly
fleet · nimble · sprightly · darted · scurried · hastened · bustled · scampered · dashed · trotted
deft
Skillful and quick
- adroitMentally or physically nimble
- nimbleQuick and light-moving
- light-footedMoving with minimal impact
spry · lithe · graceful · surefooted · athletic · coordinated · dexterous · fleet-footed · supple · acrobatic
foxtrot
Smooth partner dance
- waltzDance in three-quarter time
- tangoLatin ballroom with sharp stops
- sambaAfro-Brazilian celebratory dance
jive · promenade · chassé · pivot · glide · twirl · partner · choreography · routine · sequence